Soft n Chewy Lemon Brownies

If you like lemon, these soft and chewy lemon brownies are a great treat! They taste like fresh lemons and are soft, making them perfect for when you want something sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined

Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan

Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then cut into squares

Serve and enjoy!