Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these Strawberry Lemon Blondies. Bursting with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, these blondies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Topped with a lemon glaze, they are a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped strawberries (optional for color and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add strawberries: Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberries. Spread over cooled blondies.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- For a more vibrant glaze, consider adding natural red food coloring or mashed strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
