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Strawberry Lemon Blondies


  • Author: Maisy
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Description

Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet, juicy strawberries in a soft, chewy bar. With a light lemon flavor throughout and bursts of fresh strawberry in every bite, these blondies offer a refreshing twist on the traditional brownie. They’re easy to make, beautifully colorful, and perfect for a spring or summer treat. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a fruity dessert, these blondies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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For the Blondies:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced into small pieces
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 12 tablespoons milk (or more for desired consistency)


Instructions

Prepare the Blondie Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the Eggs and Flavors: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the Strawberries and Optional White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix to avoid mushy strawberries.

Bake the Blondies:

  1. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing and slicing.

Make the Glaze:

  1. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
  2. Glaze the Blondies: Once the blondies have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Baking Time: 30-35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180 kcal