Description
These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh, fruity flavors! The combination of juicy strawberries and zesty lemon creates a refreshing, slightly tangy treat, perfect for spring and summer. A simple lemon glaze takes them to the next level!
Ingredients
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For the Blondies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Glaze (Optional, but recommended):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bake the Blondies:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Be careful not to overbake.
- Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the batter.
- You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available—just thaw and drain them before chopping.
- A light dusting of powdered sugar can add an elegant finishing touch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg