Description
Blueberry Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars bursting with sweet blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, they combine the richness of classic blondies with the refreshing zest of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free alternative.
- Flax eggs can be used instead of eggs for a vegan version.
- Frozen blueberries can be used, but avoid crushing them to prevent discoloration.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts or spices like cinnamon for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: blueberry lemon blondies, lemon dessert bars, summer blondies, fruit dessert bars, chewy blondies