Description
These fudgy lemon blondies, also known as lemon brownies, are a delightful citrus twist on traditional blondies. With a bright lemon flavor and a soft, chewy texture, they are perfect for lemon lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Blondies:
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted, melted and cooled down)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 cup AP flour (sifted, for gluten-free read the notes)
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (Without corn starch preferably)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugars: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 16-17 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Prepare glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze: Spread glaze over cooled blondies and let it set.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your lemon blondies!
Notes
- For gluten-free blondies, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use powdered sugar without corn starch for a better glaze texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Blondies, Lemon Brownies, Lemon Dessert, Fudgy Lemon Bars
