Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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🍓 Strawberry Lemon Blondies – Sweet, Zesty, and Perfect for Spring

Bright, buttery, and bursting with flavor, these Strawberry Lemon Blondies are the ultimate springtime treat. With a soft, chewy texture and pockets of fresh strawberry in every bite, these bars balance sweetness with citrusy zing. Topped with a luscious strawberry lemon glaze, they’re perfect for brunches, bake sales, or just a cozy afternoon pick-me-up. Best of all? They’re made in one pan and come together easily—no mixer required.

⏲️ Prep & Bake Time

Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Total time: ~1 hour (including cooling and glazing)

📝 Ingredients

For the Blondies:

1 cup (about 6 oz) fresh strawberries, diced
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp strawberry purée
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.

2. Prep the Strawberries

Dice the strawberries finely. Pat them dry with paper towels and let air dry for 5–10 minutes to reduce excess moisture.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.

4. Add the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.

5. Add the Strawberries

Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.

6. Bake

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.

7. Make the Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry purée, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust thickness with more sugar if needed.

8. Glaze and Serve

Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Let set for 15 minutes before slicing into squares.

🥄 Estimated Nutrition (Per Square, Based on 16 Servings)

Calories: 240 kcal
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 100mg
(Values are approximate and vary based on brand and portion size)

These Strawberry Lemon Blondies are a fresh twist on a classic dessert bar, combining the buttery richness of blondies with the bright flavors of spring fruit. Easy to make and even easier to love, they’re sure to be a hit wherever they’re served.