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Lemon flavored treats always put me in the spring mood, and these delicious Lemon Blondies are no exception. There’s just something about the bright and zesty flavor that conjures up blooming flowers and a warm breeze for me. If you need a spring dessert or are looking for a little pick-me-up, this easy recipe is just the thing. Chewy in texture and made with kitchen staples, these lemon blondies are sure to be an instant favorite.
Grab a few lemons and you’ll likely have the rest of the ingredients on hand already. Can’t beat that when you need a last minute treat. A couple tablespoons of lemon zest, a splash of lemon juice, and some optional lemon extract ensure these blondies are bursting with citrus flavor.
The blondies bake up in just over 15 minutes and might look a little underdone when you take them out, but it’s crucial not to overbake these if you want a chewy texture. Allow the blondies to cool while you whip up a simple lemon icing. Drizzle that on top of the cooled treats and enjoy!
Lemon Blondies
Yield(s): Serves 12
5m prep time
16m cook time
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Icing
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add butter, sugar, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then lemon zest, juice, vanilla, and lemon extract.
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 16-18 minutes.
- Allow blondies to cool as you prepare the icing.
- Icing: In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour icing over the cooled blondies and let set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Recipe adapted from Crazyforcrust.com