Strawberry Lemon Blondies (Printable)

Moist, chewy blondies with fresh strawberries and lemon glaze

# What You Need:

→ Blondie Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Zest of 1 large lemon
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
03 - Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
05 - Gently fold diced strawberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes until top is set and toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
07 - Allow blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
09 - Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled blondies. Let set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These blondies strike that perfect balance between chewy and tender, with strawberries that burst in every bite
  • The lemon glaze transforms them into something that feels fancy enough for a party but simple enough for a Tuesday
02 -
  • Overbaking will dry these out quickly, so start checking at 28 minutes and trust those moist crumbs
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing up when you add the eggs
03 -
  • Toss diced strawberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them in to prevent sinking
  • Add a pinch of lemon zest to the glaze for an extra punch of citrus aroma

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