Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Strawberry Lemon Blondies

from anorganizedchaos.com
40 min
16 servings

Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a delicious treat that beautifully balances the sweetness of strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemons. These soft, chewy bars are ideal for any occasion! Unlike cookies, bars and brownies are quicker to make and are the perfect dessert to bring to gatherings. This Strawberry Lemon Blondie recipe is bursting with

Ingredients

  • Batter
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp lemon extract
  • 2 strawberries, or 1 tsp seedless strawberry jam

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare a 9x9-inch square pan with cooking spray and flour, or line with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cream the butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolk, beating for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix in the lemon juice and lemon extract, beating for another minute.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

  6. 6

    Gently fold in the diced strawberries, lemon zest, and white chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, ensuring the corners are filled.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake. Cool the pan on a wire rack.

  8. 8

    For the glaze, blend 2 strawberries in a food processor, then strain through a sieve. Alternatively, use 1 tsp seedless strawberry jam.

  9. 9

    In a bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon extract with the strawberry purée. If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of water; if too runny, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

  10. 10

    Once the blondies have cooled, spread the glaze evenly on top. Slice and serve.