Description
Delight in these Strawberry Lemon Blondies, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and fresh strawberries baked into soft, buttery bars. This easy-to-make dessert is bursting with fruity flavors and a subtle tang that makes it an ideal treat for any occasion, especially during the summer months.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Fruit
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, then mix well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and salt evenly throughout the flour.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to dense blondies.
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced fresh strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Fold Strawberries Into Batter: Gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares for serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
- Store these blondies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Optionally, drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the top once cooled for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
