Dessert for 9
Lemon Brownies
$1.48for 445 minServes 9
These tender lemon brownies bake in a square pan, then receive a bright powdered sugar glaze with lemon zest.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.33 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.37 per serving$1.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 rounded cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tsp lemon zest
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter.
- Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in the flour and salt, then spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is firm and the eggs are fully set.
- Stir the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest into a smooth glaze, then spread it over the cooled brownies.
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