“These got rave reviews at my wife’s birthday gathering! Perfectly sweet with a delicious tang recipe. If I can make them, anyone can!”
These Lemon Blondies are a delightful twist on the classic, offering a burst of bright, tangy lemon flavor in a wonderfully chewy bar. With a tender crumb and a sweet-tart lemon icing, they’re a perfect treat for spring, summer, or whenever you crave a little sunshine.
Ingredients:
For the Blondies:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, melted | ¾ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ⅔ cup |
| Powdered sugar | ¼ cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Lemon zest | 2 ½ tablespoons |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Lemon extract | 1 teaspoon (optional) |
| Flour | 1 ¼ cup |
| Baking powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
For the Icing:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | ¾ cup |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- Combine Wet Ingredients (Blondies): In a large bowl, add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs & Flavorings: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and the optional lemon extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet & Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Bake Blondies: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (you don’t want it completely clean for chewy blondies).
- Cool Blondies & Prepare Icing: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack while you prepare the icing. For the icing, in a small bowl, stir together the 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Ice & Set: Once the blondies are completely cool, pour the icing evenly over them and let it set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy these bright and zesty Lemon Blondies!
