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Blueberry Lemon Blondies for Picnics

A close-up of a single, moist square of blueberry lemon blondies, studded with deep purple blueberries and topped with bright lemon zest.
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Make dense, fudgy blueberry lemon blondies that hold up well for picnics. This recipe prevents blueberries from sinking and delivers bright, portable flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and both sugars together until fully combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the blondies dense.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture reserved from step 4. This step helps keep the blueberries from sinking.
  7. Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  10. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, avoid overbaking. The center should still look slightly underdone when you remove the pan from the oven.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • These lemon dessert recipes travel well and are perfect picnic food ideas pinterest users look for.

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