Lemon Brownies Lemony Glaze (Print-Friendly Version)

Fudgy lemon brownies with zesty glaze offer sweet citrus flavor in every soft, tangy bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix, such as Betty Crocker
02 - 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
03 - 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ Glaze

06 - 1 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice, more if needed for desired consistency
08 - Lemon zest, optional for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and apply non-stick cooking spray for easy removal.
02 - Set oven temperature to 350°F.
03 - Using an electric hand mixer, combine dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
04 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
05 - Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs (no wet batter).
06 - Remove brownies from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then lift using parchment paper and allow to cool completely.
07 - In a mixing bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Thin by adding more lemon juice if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
08 - Cut brownies into squares. Drizzle glaze on top and sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh lemon juice for bold citrus flavor.
02 - Adjust glaze thickness by controlling the amount of lemon juice added.