Description
A delightful Blueberry Lemon Blondies recipe combining tangy lemon zest and fresh blueberries with a rich, buttery base. Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, these blondies make a lovely treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the blondies after baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich base for the batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth, infusing the batter with fresh lemon flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a consistent batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter while avoiding crushing them.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture and flavor; frozen blueberries can be used but may color the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender.
- If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Make sure to cool the blondies completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
- Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
