Description
These Lemon Blondies offer a delightful citrus flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Simple to prepare using fresh lemon juice, they’re ideal for a quick dessert or a charming treat at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 large egg room temp
- 1 tbsp (6 g) lemon zest
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) table salt
- ½ cup (60 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1-2 tbsps (15-30 ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg, whisking until fully incorporated, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring gently until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool completely in the pan to firm up for glazing and slicing.
- For the glaze, whisk confectioners’ sugar with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice gradually until reaching a thick but pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies and let it set at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Finally, lift the blondies out using the parchment, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Ensure the butter is melted and slightly cooled before mixing to avoid cooking the egg.
For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest in the batter and glaze.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg