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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Strawberry Lemon Blondies: Brighten Your Day with Juicy Flavor

These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a quick and easy dessert that captures the blissful season of summer in every chewy morsel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Allow butter to cool slightly before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar Provides sweetness and contributes to a caramel flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Gives structure to the bars; sifted before measuring for accuracy.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent that helps the bars rise.
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Drain and pat dry if very juicy for better texture.
  • 1 unit lemon zest Adds brightness and aromatic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Enhances the overall taste.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Lemon Blondies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until uniform.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped strawberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a fudgier texture, follow the original recipe; for a cake-like result, add an extra 1/4 cup of flour.

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