Description

These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are soft, buttery dessert bars bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a tender crumb and a light lemon glaze that melts into the top. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for spring, summer gatherings, afternoon coffee, or whenever you crave a bright citrus dessert.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Gently fold in diced strawberries.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center is set.
Cool completely in pan.
Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to form glaze.
Spread glaze over cooled blondies and let set before slicing.

Notes

Pat strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies tender. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze without glaze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg