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Two strawberry lemon blondies stacked on top of each other, drizzled with a pink glaze and a bite taken out, revealing the soft interior.

Strawberry Lemon Blondies

These strawberry lemon blondies bring a sweet and tart twist to a classic treat, offering a fresh burst of flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 484

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅛ cups salted butter softened approx. 2 ¼ sticks
  • 1 ⅛ cups granulated sugar adjusted for sweetness
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3 ⅓ tablespoon lemon juice fresh from about 1 large lemon
  • 1 ⅛ tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda for lift
  • 1 ¾ cups fresh strawberries diced into small pieces
Glaze:
  • 1 ⅝ cups powdered sugar for a smooth glaze
  • 2 ⅛ tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 ⅛ tablespoon strawberry jam for flavor balance

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  3. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking soda, then beat the mixture until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed, but avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Transfer the thick batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean from the edge.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberry jam until smooth to create the glaze.
  8. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before spreading the glaze over the top.
  9. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before cutting the blondies into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 95gCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg

Notes

A fresh twist on a classic dessert. These strawberry lemon blondies are a fun way to add a pop of fruity flavor to your baking lineup.

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