Raspberry Lemon Blondies
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry with these delectable Raspberry Lemon Blondies. These soft, shortbread bars are bursting with zesty citrus flavor and pockets of juicy raspberries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh is recommended
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or frozen- thawed
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon raspberry puree see notes
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar- about 2 minutes. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest and beat until it becomes light and fluffy- about 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold the raspberries into the batter.
- Spread batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool.
Glaze
- To make raspberry puree, mash 5-7 raspberries in a small bowl then strain out the seeds in a fine mesh strainer. Add in the powdered sugar. Stir in lemon juice until desired consistency. It should be thick but pourable. Spread over the top of cooled blondies. Allow the top to firm up before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store cooled blondies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze blondies double-wrapped in an air-tight container for up to 2 months.
Helpful tips:
- Allow blondies to fully cool before adding the glaze to prevent it from becoming runny.
- Blondies will become dry when overbaked.
- You can leave the raspberries out of the glaze if you prefer and substitute with a few drops of red food coloring.
- Add more powdered sugar if the glaze becomes too thin or lemon juice if the glaze becomes too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
