Description
Strawberry Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon flavor. Finished with a sweet-tart glaze, they’re the perfect spring treat for brunches, parties, or a fruity afternoon snack. Quick to make and absolutely stunning — save this easy recipe and bake a batch today!
Ingredients
Blondies
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon strawberry purée (from about 2 large strawberries)
About 1 tablespoon lemon juice (adjust to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Lemon Juice: Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then mix in the lemon juice. Don’t worry if it looks a bit curdled — it will come together.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries using a spatula, being careful not to mash them.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out moist but not wet from the center.
- Cool Completely: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
- Make the Glaze: Blend powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice together until smooth and lump-free.
- Glaze and Set: Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Let it set fully before slicing.
Notes
Fluff, scoop, and level your flour for accurate measuring.
Let blondies cool completely before glazing to avoid melting or soaking.
Adjust glaze texture by adding more sugar (to thicken) or lemon juice (to thin).
For variety, swap strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or rhubarb.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1 of 12)
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 3g