Lemon-Blueberry Blondies

By Laura RegePublished: Mar 21, 2023

2 Ratings

lemon blueberry blondies with a lemon drizzle glaze

PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Blondies are often overlooked in lieu of brownies, but when it comes to adding springy flavors like lemon and blueberry, only one bar reigns supreme. Blondies are all about two things—brown sugar and vanilla—which pair perfectly with lighter, more delicate fruit flavors. The lemon and blueberry here help mellow out the overt sweetness of the blondies, making these bars reminiscent of blueberry muffins or lemon pound cake. You still get that signature chewy blondie texture, but can eat these for dessert, for breakfast, or as an anytime snack. These are rich, buttery, caramel-y, and fruit-filled, proving once and for all that blondies can be just as versatile and exciting as brownies.

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Yields:: 16
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 3 hrs

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/2 c.
(320 g.) packed light brown sugar
3/4 c.
(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp.
baking powder
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c.
(180 g.) all-purpose flour
1 c.
fresh blueberries, divided
1 c.
(115 g.) powdered sugar
1 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice

Nutrition Information

Calories3912 Fat161 gSaturated fat92 gTrans fat6 gCholesterol738 mgSodium1571 mgCarbohydrates586 gFiber9 gSugar440 gProtein34 gVitamin D5 mcgCalcium743 mgIron13 mgPotassium945 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" square baking pan cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving an overhang on 2 opposite sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Stir in eggs until well combined. Add flour and stir just until combined. Add 3/4 cup blueberries and fold just to distribute.
3. Step 3Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup blueberries.
4. Step 4Bake blondies until golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely.
5. Step 5In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, adding water a few drops at a time, until a drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies. Let set 15 minutes.
6. Step 6Using parchment overhang, lift blondies out of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Slice and serve.