Description
Soft, chewy lemon blondies infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with a tangy glaze. These zesty treats are perfect for spring gatherings, summer parties, or as a simple dessert to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Blondie Batter
– 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon table salt
– ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (8 tablespoons)
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
– 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze
– 1¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened butter on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix for 1–1½ minutes until light and fluffy.
- Lower the mixer speed to medium-low. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Stir in lemon zest and drizzle in lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- Spoon batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Tap gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, checking for doneness at the 15-minute mark. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few crumbs.
- Allow blondies to cool for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for the glaze. Spread evenly over the cooled blondies and let set.
- Use the parchment or foil overhang to lift the blondies from the pan. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
– Be sure to leave a slight overhang with the parchment paper or aluminum foil to help lift the lemon blondies out of the pan. This will make it easier to cut them.
– Add more or less lemon juice or zest as desired to adjust the depth of lemon flavor in the blondies and the glaze.
– Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your blondies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
– If your kitchen is on the warm side, you can chill the lemon blondies in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg