Lemon Blondie Bars
These lemon blondie bars offer a delightful sweetness complemented by bright citrus flavors, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Blondies
- 2 large eggs (room temperature) Room temperature for better mixing
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled) Melted and slightly cooled for better texture
- ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approximately from 2 lemons) Provides essential citrus flavor
- 1½ cups plain all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (roughly 2 tablespoons) Enhances lemon flavor
For the Icing
- 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly pressed lemon juice (more as needed for desired texture) Adjust for icing consistency
Optional Garnish
- to taste additional lemon zest (finely grated) For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and grease your baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the room temperature eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the melted butter and lemon juice, mixing until blended.
- Sift the flour and salt into the wet mixture and gently fold using a spatula.
- Add the lemon zest and fold until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
Baking
- Bake until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Allow to cool in the dish before cutting into squares or bars.
Icing
- Prepare the icing by combining the confectioners’ sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread the icing over cooled blondies and garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
Allow the bars to cool completely before icing to prevent melting. Store in an airtight container.