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Lemon Brownies with Lemon Glaze

Soft and chewy lemon brownies topped with a velvety lemon glaze that brings a refreshing burst of flavor, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Duncan Hines recommended for consistency
  • 1 box lemon instant pudding mix Jell-O brand gives a great flavor
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best for that zing!
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature works best
  • 1 tsp lemon zest Use a microplane for the finest zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh is ideal
  • lemon zest For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and lemon instant pudding mix.
  3. Add in the lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest, and mix until fully combined; the batter will be quite thick.
Baking
  1. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula.
  2. Bake for 22-24 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a couple of moist crumbs.
  3. Cool the brownies completely in the pan before glazing.
Glazing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled brownies and allow it to set for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle some lemon zest on top for extra flavor.
Serving
  1. Slice the brownies into squares and enjoy! Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. These brownies keep well at room temperature for about 3 days or in the fridge for a week.