Description
Bright and flavorful Strawberry Lemon Blondies bursting with juicy strawberries and fresh lemon zest, offering a moist, chewy, and tangy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries (about 6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add ½ cup white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Use thawed and drained frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon poppy seeds for added texture.
- Drizzle a simple lemon glaze on top after baking for extra zing.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in refrigerator up to 5 days.
- Freeze wrapped tightly up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Reheat individual blondies in microwave 10-15 seconds for fresh-baked feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
