Strawberry Lemon Blondies Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¾ cup white sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 5 tablespoons melted butter
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

→ Glaze

09 - 3 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tablespoons milk

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the strawberries and blend until smooth.
03 - Fold the sliced strawberries into the blended mixture.
04 - Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9x9 pan.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
06 - While the blondies cool, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together to create a glaze.
07 - Spread the glaze over the cooled blondies and allow it to set before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This recipe can be doubled by proportionately increasing the ingredients and using two baking dishes.
02 - For a sugar-free version, substitute sugar with a sugar alternative.
03 - Adding chopped almonds can enhance the flavor and texture.
04 - Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
05 - Increase the tart lemon flavor by incorporating lemon zest or lemon curd.