Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Lemon Blondies, a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. These soft and chewy bars are bursting with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, topped with a lemon glaze for an extra pop of citrus.
Ingredients
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For the Blondies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- Extra diced strawberries and lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt until just combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25–28 minutes until golden.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled blondies.
- Serve: Top with extra strawberries and lemon zest. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Best consumed fresh or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
