Description
A simple recipe for chewy blondies flavored with fresh strawberries and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang.
- Once cool, drizzle with the lemon juice. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice after cooling.
- Ensure your strawberries are patted dry before chopping to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: strawberry lemon blondies, lemon bars, chewy blondies, fruit dessert, baked goods