These Strawberry & Lemon Blondies are soft, buttery bars that perfectly balance sweet and tart with fresh strawberries and bright citrusy flavor in every bite. The tender, chewy texture comes from a rich brown butter base, while diced strawberries add bursts of juicy sweetness throughout. With their gorgeous pink hue and irresistible flavor combination, these blondies are like eating sunshine in dessert form.
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Strawberry & Lemon Blondies
Strawberry & Lemon Blondies are soft, buttery bars bursting with fresh strawberries and bright citrusy flavor in every bite.
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minutesIngredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, ensuring not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to crush them, until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to reach all corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang.
- Once cooled, cut the blondies into squares and serve as a delightful dessert or sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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