Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Lemon Blondies for a burst of fruity flavor combined with zesty lemon. These soft and chewy bars are perfect for a sweet summer treat or a lovely dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely diced strawberries (optional, for color and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour and salt until just incorporated. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25–28 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and strawberries, then spread over cooled blondies.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries to prevent excess moisture.
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon extract to batter or glaze.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
