Description
Delicious strawberry lemon blondies combine the bright freshness of lemon with sweet, juicy strawberries baked into a buttery, tender blondie base. Perfect as a summer dessert or anytime treat, these easy-to-make bars are moist, flavorful, and topped optionally with a tangy lemon glaze for extra zing.
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing strawberries)
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and seasoning evenly.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which helps keep the blondies tender.
- Add Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter to distribute evenly.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan to firm up and make cutting easier.
- Optional Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled blondies before slicing and serving to add a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
- These blondies are best stored in the refrigerator due to the fresh strawberries and will keep for up to 4 days.
- Allow refrigerated blondies to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approx. 2x2 inch square)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
