Description
Bright, chewy, and bursting with citrus flavor, these lemon blondies are a must-try for fans of tangy-sweet treats. With a dense, buttery texture and zesty lemon glaze, they make the perfect easy dessert bar for spring brunches, potlucks, or cozy afternoon snacks. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, a healthy-ish citrus snack, or just another easy dessert to keep on rotation, this lemon blondie recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Let blondies cool completely in the pan.
8. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
9. Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies, then let it set before slicing.
Notes
Always zest the lemon before juicing for maximum flavor and ease.
Don’t overbake – they should be just set in the middle for a chewy bite.
Let the glaze fully set before cutting to get clean edges and less mess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon blondies, citrus dessert, easy blondie recipe, spring treats