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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

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These strawberry lemon blondies combine the comforting chew of blondies with the lively, fruity pop of fresh strawberries and citrus, making a moist, buttery dessert perfect for picnics and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • ½ cup pureed strawberries (about 5–6 berries blended smooth)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh lemon slices or extra strawberry slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy blondie removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the pureed strawberries carefully until swirled evenly.
  8. Gently fold in the diced strawberries to add bursts of fresh fruit.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the blondies out of the pan, slice into squares, and optionally dust with powdered sugar or garnish with lemon or strawberry slices.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies tender. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Fold fruit in gently to avoid watery batter. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.

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