Description
Chewy, buttery blondies bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor. These bars offer the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
- 3. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until well combined and slightly foamy.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6. Pat strawberries dry and dice into quarter-inch pieces. Gently fold into batter.
- 7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- 8. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out clean. Center should look slightly underdone.
- 9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- 10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and cut into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze individual wrapped squares for up to 3 months. For cleanest cuts, chill blondies before slicing and wipe knife between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: strawberry lemon blondies, lemon bars, strawberry dessert, blondie recipe, spring dessert