Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Tender and moist, strawberry lemon blondies are loaded with plenty of sweet, juicy strawberries that are joined with just enough tangy lemon flavor. These amazing bars are buttery, thick and the perfect spring and summer dessert!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blondies, easy desserts, lemon desserts, mother's day dessert, spring dessert, strawberry lemon blondies

Servings: blondies

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon zest
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped small

Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoon strawberry jam

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with pan spray.
Combine the sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl until the sugar becomes fragrant.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and lemon sugar together on high with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes, until the butter is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and lemon juice until combined.
Add the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and fold in the strawberries by hand until evenly distributed in the batter.
Add the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. The timing will depend on your specific oven. Let the blondies cool completely before topping with the icing.
Prepare the icing in a small bowl by whisking the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and strawberry jam together until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled blondies and then cut into pieces and serve.

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