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Freshly baked Strawberry Lemon Blondies cut into squares.

Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Bright, tangy, and studded with juicy strawberries, these blondies are a quick spring and summer dessert that combines lemony flavor with a silky pink glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the blondies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Use European-style butter for a creamier flavor.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature for better creaming.
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Fresh juice for bright flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Lightly scoop and level for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries Use firm, ripe strawberries for best results.
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Sifting prevents lumps.
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry purée (from about 2 large strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adjust to desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and lemon juice, then mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then carefully fold in the diced strawberries.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden.
Cooling and Glazing
  1. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  2. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, strawberry purée, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies and allow to set before slicing into squares.

Notes

Store glazed blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze unglazed blondies for up to 3 months.