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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe: Soft, Glazed Strawberry Blondie Bars
Jessica

Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Soft, buttery blondie bars filled with fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and finished with a naturally pink strawberry glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 319
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries finely diced
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry puree strained
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and light, then mix in the egg.
  3. Beat in the lemon juice. A slightly separated appearance is normal.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir them into the wet mixture just until combined.
  5. Fold in the diced strawberries and spread the thick batter evenly in the pan.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely. Whisk the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice into a smooth glaze, spread over the blondies, and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best texture.
  • Do not overbake, since the bars should remain soft and tender.
  • Cool completely before glazing.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days or freeze unglazed bars for up to one month.