Raspberry Lemon Blondies (Printable)
Soft, chewy blondies with fresh raspberries and lemon glaze
# What You Need:
→ Blondie Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
→ Lemon Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Take care not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful to avoid crushing them excessively.
07 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
09 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
10 - Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled blondies. Let set for at least 10 minutes, then cut into 16 squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tart raspberries cut through the sweet buttery base creating the most addictive balance
- They come together in under an hour but taste like you spent all afternoon baking
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of good blondies, so start checking at 28 minutes even if they look slightly underdone
- Lining the pan with parchment is not optional here, these sticky beauties need help getting out in one piece
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you add the eggs
- A little extra lemon zest in the batter itself intensifies the citrus flavor throughout