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three lemon blondies stacked on a plate.
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Lemon Blondies

Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy and fully of tangy citrus flavor. It's a great dessert when lemon lovers or when you want something light.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Squares
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips optional

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs, and whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the blondies are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm blondies.
  • Let them cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg