Strawberry Lemon Blondies (Print Version)

Moist, chewy blondies with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor, topped with tangy glaze.

# What You Need:

→ For the Blondies

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

→ For the Lemon Glaze

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined.
03 - Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in diced strawberries.
05 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled blondies. Let set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is absolutely incredible with crispy edges and a soft, tender center that melts in your mouth
  • Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and little bursts of juicy flavor in every bite
  • That tangy lemon glaze takes these from great to unforgettable with zero extra effort
02 -
  • Overbaking will make these dry and cakey instead of chewy and fudgy, so start checking at the 28 minute mark
  • The blondies need to cool completely before glazing or the lemon drizzle will soak in instead of sitting pretty on top
  • Fresh strawberries release moisture as they bake, so dont worry if the batter looks a bit thick before going into the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you add the eggs
  • Dice strawberries into uniform pieces so they bake evenly and distribute throughout the batter

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