Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Soft, buttery Strawberry Lemon Blondies with juicy strawberry pieces and a bright lemon glaze. This easy dessert bakes in about 30 minutes and makes 12 sweet-tart bars.
Equipment
- 9x9 inch baking pan Best size for thick, soft blondies
- Mixing bowls Use separate bowls for wet and dry ingredients
- Hand mixer or stand mixer Helpful for creaming butter and sugar
- Spatula Use for folding strawberries and spreading thick batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or as needed for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until fully combined. Then add the lemon juice. The mixture may look slightly curdled, which is normal.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until set but still soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool the blondies completely before adding the glaze.
- Mix powdered sugar with strawberry puree and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, spreadable glaze. Spread or drizzle over cooled blondies and let set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best texture. Dice them small so they spread evenly through the batter. Do not overbake, since the blondies should stay soft and moist. Cool completely before glazing so the glaze sets nicely on top.