Strawberry Lemon Bars

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makes 24 bars
Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest optional
• 2 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/4 cup fresh strawberries diced

Glaze:

• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup strawberries chopped (NOT pureed)
• 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice​

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Preparation​

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×9 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.
• 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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