Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon with these scrumptious Strawberry Lemon Blondies. These fruity and flavorful treats are perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a special dessert.
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced and lightly patted dry)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon crushed freeze-dried strawberries (optional for color and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the batter: Cream together butter and sugars, add eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine gently with wet ingredients. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and freeze-dried strawberries. Drizzle over cooled blondies and allow to set before slicing.
Notes
- Blot strawberries well to avoid excess moisture.
- Store blondies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy chilled for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
