These moist, gooey blondies with the consistency of a chocolate fudge brownie, except this version is bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a simple lemon glaze. These bars are sure to be become a favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Oh. My. Goodness. I am so excited about these Lemon Blondies with Lemon Glaze. They are chewy, gooey bars of lemony goodness.
I have tried so many variations of brownie and blondie recipes over the years that just don’t have that brownie-like texture I’m looking for.
This is not one of those recipes! In my opinion, brownies and blondies should be dense, moist, and a bit gooey. The texture of these blondies is perfect, and the lemon flavor is just right–the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
It took quite a bit of trial and error to recreate that brownie-like texture in a lemon bar, but I think I’ve finally done it with this recipe.
I like a fat brownie, so I doubled the original recipe but baked it in the same size pan, so I’m sure you could get a 9×13 size pan out of this if you prefer a thinner blondie.
You’ll just need to double the glaze if you use a 9×13 pan. And doubling the recipe may not be a bad idea, since my family consumed the entire 9-inch pan in under 2 hours.
These lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert, and would be wonderful for an Easter or Mother’s Day brunch. But don’t wait for a special occasion to make them! They’re definitely worthy of a special occasion, and super easy, and you really need to try the ASAP!
If you love lemon, and especially lemon desserts, these Lemon Blondies with Lemon Glaze are destined to become one of your favorite sweet treats!
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Ingredients
- Flour
- Salt
- Butter
- Sugar
- Lemons
- Eggs
- Powdered sugar
Lemon Blondies with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
For the blondies
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until incorporated.
- Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl. Spread over brownies and let set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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26 comments
Maryann
This is the third recipe I’ve tried to make from someone online, and got terrible results. I followed it two a T and it still didn’t work. Very frustrating for me. ♀️
Linda
I actually discovered this wonderful recipe while on a bunny trail for maple glazed carrots. Quite a jump from carrots to lemon blondies, but it works for me! I will be making this recipe to share with a leomon-loving friend at church. The picture of these looks good enough to take a bite out of. Your site is new-to-me, but I will be back! I’m a recipe junkie…always looking for that definitive recipe for _________(fill in the blank)!
JIll
Did you double this recipe and add to a 9×9 pan?