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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Strawberry Lemon Blondies
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Strawberry Lemon Blondies are delightful dessert bars that perfectly balance the zesty freshness of lemon with the sweet juiciness of strawberries, all baked into a rich, buttery blondie base. These bars offer a fresh twist on classic blondies, making them vibrant and irresistibly delicious for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from fresh lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal of the blondies later.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and create a tender base for the blondies.
  3. Combine butter and sugar: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or microwave. Pour it into a large mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  4. Add eggs and lemon: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully. Then mix in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to infuse the batter with bright, fresh citrus flavor.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and strawberries: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Carefully fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, distributing them evenly without crushing.
  6. Bake to golden perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool and slice: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan to set properly. Then lift them out using the parchment paper and slice into squares. Get ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons and strawberries for the best flavor and natural color.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender and chewy.
  • Chop strawberries evenly for consistent texture throughout.
  • Watch the baking time closely – slightly underbaked blondies will have a gooey center, while overbaking can dry them out.
  • Let the blondies cool fully before slicing for clean cuts and optimal flavor.

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Keywords: strawberry lemon blondies, blondies, lemon dessert, strawberry dessert, summer dessert, baked bars, fruity blondies

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