The Best Blueberry Lemon Brownies From Scratch

If you’re looking for the perfect recipe for those plump blueberries, look no further! The Best Blueberry Lemon Brownies From Scratch are zingy, tart, and perfect for your next summer cookout!

The flavor of these blueberry lemon blondies are out of this world and will please any crowd! Plus, it’s quick, easy, made with fresh blueberries, lemon zest and it’s all from scratch.

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The Best Blueberry Lemon Brownies From Scratch

These Blueberry Lemon Brownies one of my favorite lemon blueberry desserts ever. I also have a Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe if you are craving more luscious recipes with this combination.  The last time I made these lemon brownies they were so insanely good that I couldn’t get them out of my head! I had a friend that had moved into the area knew I wanted to make another batch of this lemon brownie recipe to welcome them!

The blueberry blondies didn’t disappoint! 🙂 Moist, zingy, and packed with plump blueberries and topped with a homemade lemon glaze. If you’re a fan of the lemon and blueberry combo, you will love these babies so much!

Next time you are heading to a family reunion, potluck, dinner party, birthday party, or any other event, be sure to bring these incredible lemon brownies in hand. Everyone will rave about the powdered sugar glaze, moist blueberry blondies, and freshness in every bite. No one can resist the lemon zest, fresh blueberries, and every bite in the best lemon blueberry dessert ever!

If you don’t believe me, try it for yourself and see.

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries

Yes, you can make these blueberry lemon brownies can be made with frozen blueberries. You will need to let the berries run under some cool water. Then keep them in a colander with a bowl underneath of it to catch all the juice that runs off. Discard the juice or use it to add to smoothies or ice tea. Draining the juice is important so the blueberry lemon blondies turn out properly. 

What Is The Difference Between Lemon Brownies and Lemon Bars?

Lemon brownies are more decadent and similar in texture to a traditional brownie. They can be seated when they are warm. Lemon bars are a lot of times not baked and even if they are, they should be eaten cold. They are similar, but are different all at the same time. 

How To Know When Blondie Bars Are Done

When the blueberry lemon blondies are done, you should notice that the edges begin to pull away from the pan. Another way to tell is that the top should be able to be lightly touched with your finger and bounce back up. Lastly, sticking a toothpick in the center gives you an indication if they are done or not. If it comes out clean, then they are done and if it has food stuck to the toothpicks they need to cook a little bit longer. 

Can You Freeze Bars?

Yes, you can freeze these lemon brownies! Simply allow them to cool off all the way after baking. Then you can either freeze the entire batch together or put them in individual servings. I like the individual servings to throw in the lunch box or for a quick snack. 

Either way, wrap the blueberry blondies up with a plastic wrap or tin foil. Then put them all in a freezer-safe container. Make sure the lid fits snug and air can’t get to the brownies. Before serving, they can be defrosted in the fridge overnight or sat on the counter until thawed. The brownies will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Ingredients

The no-fuss ingredients in this lemon blueberry dessert are simple to work with. You really don’t need much and will end up with an easy lemon dessert for all occasion. Take a look:

For the Blueberry-Lemon Brownies

• All purpose flour
• Table salt
• Unsalted butter, softened
• White granulated sugar
• Finely grated zest from 1/2 lemon
• Large eggs
• Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
• Blueberries

For the Lemon Glaze

• Powdered sugar
• Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
• Finely grated zest from 1/2 lemon

How To Make Lemon Blueberry Brownies

These are the most simple lemon blueberry brownies ever! They are delicious and don’t take tons of effort either. 

1. Start off by adjusting the oven rack to middle position. Turn on oven to 350 degrees F. Next, spray an 8” x 8” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the flour and salt together in medium bowl with a whisk; set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, and lemon zest at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl with rubber spatula.
4. Slowly add one egg at a time. Be sure to beat well after each addition, about 20 seconds. Pour in the lemon juice and mix to combine.
5. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture, mixing until incorporated.
6. Gently fold in the blueberries. Spoon batter into prepared baking pan and smooth top with a spatula.
7. Bake until skewer inserted into brownies comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Cool the brownies in the pan on wire rack to room temperature.
8. Prepare the lemon glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
9. Spread the lemon glaze over the brownies and let harden, about 10 minutes, before serving.
10. Enjoy!

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Blueberry Lemon Brownies

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 brownies

If you’re looking for the perfect recipe for those plump blueberries, look no further! These Blueberry Lemon Brownies are zingy, tart and perfect for your next summer cookout!

4.44 from 94 votes

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Ingredients 

For the Blueberry-Lemon Brownies:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1/2 lemon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
• 3/4 cup blueberries

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1/2 lemon

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Instructions

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8” x 8” pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Whisk flour and salt together in medium bowl; set aside.
• In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl with rubber spatula.
• Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, about 20 seconds. Add lemon juice and mix to combine.
• Reduce speed to low and flour mixture, mixing until incorporated.
• Fold in blueberries.
  Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
• Bake until skewer inserted into brownies comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack to room temperature.
• To make the lemon glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Spread over brownies and let harden, about 10 minutes, before serving.

Notes

Source: adapted from Lemonies

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g

Author: Laura

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