Crinkle Top Lemon Blondies

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Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

55 min

Servings

16

Dessert
Baking

Blondies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter 1 stick (8 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 ounces high quality white chocolate finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the lemon zest, use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar, releasing the lemon oil. Add the brown sugar.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs for 1 minute until bubbly on top. Add the lemon sugar mix.
  4. Add the butter to a pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk the butter into the sugar and eggs until smooth and glossy. Stir in the white chocolate and vanilla.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until just set and crinkly on top.

Icing

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter browned
  • 2/3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preparation

  1. To make the icing, whisk the brown butter, lemon juice, vanilla, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
  2. Spoon over the bars. Mix the sugar and lemon zest. Sprinkle the lemon sugar over the bars.
  3. Let the icing set for 30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!