Description
Simple, chewy lemon blondies with a bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, lift the blondies out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips to the batter.
- Do not overbake; slightly underbaked centers will set as they cool, resulting in a chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: lemon blondies, lemon bars, chewy blondies, citrus dessert, baked squares