Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Strawberry Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor. They’re sweet, tangy, and topped with a simple lemon-strawberry glaze—like a bite of strawberry lemonade in bar form.
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Servings: 16 Blondies
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Zester or grater
- Spatula
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp lemon juice ~1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1¼ cups diced fresh strawberries
For the Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam
Instructions
Prep your pan
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. This makes cleanup easier and keeps the blondies from sticking.
Cream the butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This helps make the texture soft and tender.
Add egg, lemon juice, and zest
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
Mix in dry ingredients
- Add the flour and baking soda. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix or the bars can turn out dense.
Fold in strawberries
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries. The dough will be thick, and that’s okay!
Spread and bake
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F for 28–32 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Cool completely
- Let the blondies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
Make the glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberry jam until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a few drops of lemon juice. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Glaze and slice
- Pour the glaze over cooled blondies, let it set for about 15 minutes, then slice into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g