Strawberry Lemon Blondies Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blondies
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
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2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup diced fresh strawberries
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 Tbsp strawberry puree (about 2 large strawberries)
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1 Tbsp lemon juice, or as needed for consistency
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper with long edges for easy removal of blondies.
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Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
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Mix in the lemon juice. It may not fully incorporate at this stage, which is fine.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until no dry flour remains.
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Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Use a large offset spatula for best results.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out moist but not wet. Let the blondies cool completely on a rack.
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For the glaze, trim and puree the strawberries in a small food processor. Strain through a small strainer to obtain 1 tablespoon of puree.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until smooth and lump-free. Adjust thickness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
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Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into squares.
# Notes:
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When measuring flour, fluff it first, then scoop it and level without compacting for accuracy.
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If you prefer an alternative to strawberry puree, use lemon juice, but avoid strawberry jam as it can make the glaze overly sweet.
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For a variation, try using diced rhubarb, blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of strawberries and rhubarb.