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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Strawberry Lemon Blondies
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Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a bright and delicious dessert combining sweet fresh strawberries with zesty lemon in a soft, chewy blondie form. This quick and easy recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and a moist texture, ideal for last-minute indulgences, parties, or snacks. Enjoy these versatile blondies warm, chilled, or packed to go, capturing the essence of summer freshness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated from about 1 lemon)

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to ensure the blondies come out cleanly and keep their shape.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy. This step is essential for creating the blondies’ soft texture.
  3. Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Lemon Zest: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, stirring well to bring those bright flavors into every bite.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid tough blondies.
  5. Fold in Fresh Strawberries: Gently fold chopped fresh strawberries into the batter. Be careful not to overmix so the strawberries keep their juicy bursts throughout the blondies.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries may add excess moisture.
  • Zest your lemons finely to release essential oils and enhance lemon flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies tender and avoid toughness.
  • Ensure your oven temperature is accurate to bake evenly without drying out blondies.
  • Cool completely before slicing for clean, beautiful squares.

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