Description
Bright, tangy, and buttery bars studded with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for summer gatherings or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, chopped small
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk or beat together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold Fruit: Gently fold in 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries so they are evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared 9×9 pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using the parchment and slice into 12 bars.
Notes
- Tip: Zest the lemon before juicing to capture maximum flavor.
- Tip: Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smoother batter.
- Tip: Pat strawberries dry if they were washed or thawed to prevent excess moisture.
- Tip: Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 45 g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: strawberry lemon blondies, lemon blondies, strawberry blondies, summer dessert, easy blondies, fruity bars