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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

Strawberry Lemon Blondies that Brighten Your Day

These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a delightful summer treat, balancing the sweetness of strawberries with zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondie Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter, but reduce added salt.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Do not substitute with brown sugar as it will alter texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs mix better.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Lime zest can be used for a different citrus flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice is recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor profile.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential even in sweet recipes for balanced taste.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends can replace regular flour (results may vary).
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Use fresh strawberries for best results; avoid frozen.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Can use dark chocolate or omit entirely.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the room temperature eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, gently stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the blondies in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and avoid overmixing to maintain the blondies' chewy texture. Allow them to cool completely before slicing for clean edges.

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