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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe

These chewy strawberry lemon blondies recipe bars blend buttery bliss with fresh strawberry swirls and zesty lemon glaze for the ultimate easy blondies treat. Perfect for summer gatherings, they're a strawberry lemon dessert that bakes up moist and irresistible every time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon + 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, diced
  • Glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar + 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth and lightened, about 2 minutes. This emulsifies for tender crumb in strawberry lemon blondies recipe.
  3. Step 2: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently until just combined. Rest batter 5 minutes to hydrate fully.
  4. Step 3: Fold in diced strawberries tossed in 1 tbsp flour. Spread into greased 8x8 pan lined with parchment.
  5. Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 28-32 minutes until edges golden and center set. Cool 30 minutes.
  6. Step 5: Drizzle with glaze of powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice; let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 285 | Carbohydrates: 41 | Protein: 2 | Fat: 12 | Sugar: 28

Notes

STORAGE: Store in airtight container at room temp 2 days or fridge 5 days. Freeze slices up to 2 months.
MAKE AHEAD: Batter can rest 1 hour covered; bake fresh.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Vegan: coconut oil, flax eggs. GF: 1:1 flour blend.
PRO TIPS: Dry strawberries well to prevent sinking. Brown butter for nuttier flavor. Test doneness with toothpick for moist crumbs.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Warm with ice cream, or dust with powdered sugar. Pairs with tea or yogurt parfaits for brunch.
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