Description
Soft and chewy strawberry lemon blondies packed with juicy fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor, finished with a glossy citrus glaze for the perfect sweet and tangy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Pat strawberries dry before adding them to the batter to avoid excess moisture.
- For cleaner slices, chill the blondies before cutting.
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor compared to bottled juice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
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