Strawberry Lemon Bars
Strawberry and Lemon are two of my favorite fruit combinations. These two flavors blend so well together and when placed into a dessert like these Strawberry Lemon Bars, it tastes even better. These lemon bars are so soft and chewy!
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups fresh strawberries diced
Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup strawberries chopped (NOT pureed)
- 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Using a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat until combined.
- Beat in the lemon juice and zest.
- Using a separate bowl whisk the flour and baking soda and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Using a rubber spatula carefully fold in the diced strawberries.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Place a toothpick into the center to see if the bars are done.
- Place onto the counter to cool before adding glaze.
Glaze:
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and the lemon juice.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Smooth onto the blondies and allow the glaze to harden before enjoying!
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Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg