An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

Name: An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (2 cups and 1/4 cup); 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature-soft; 1/2 cup crushed raw, unsalted almonds; 2 tsp. pure almond extract; 2 cups white granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. lemon zest

by Marina

18 bars

1 hr

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Love almonds? Sweet, tangy lemon bursts? Then give this almond lemon bar recipe a try!

These almond lemon blondies are easy to make and will soon become a family favorite.

Almond lemon blondies, aka almond lemon bars, are packed with flavor thanks to the crushed almonds and zest punch that may be increased or reduced based on how much you love a lemon citrus flavor.

Unlike a regular blondie recipe, this one will involve baking in 2 stages.

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

Ingredients Needed to Make Almond Lemon Blondies

All-purpose flour
Unsalted butter
Unsalted almonds
Almond extract
White granulated sugar
Eggs
Baking powder
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Confectioner’s sugar

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

(For detailed quantity breakdowns, scroll down to print the same)

But wait! What is the difference between blondies and brownies?

The simple explanation is that brownies are bars with chocolate in them, while blondies don’t have any chocolate in them but have the same fudgy consistency.

Can I use oil as a substitute for butter in this recipe?

I recommend not swapping out the butter to maintain the flavor integrity of this recipe.

I’m also biased regarding butter and prefer using Kerry Gold butter in my treat recipes for flavor escalation.

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

Can I use salted almonds instead of unsalted almonds?

You could substitute lightly salted almonds if you have nothing else in the pantry, but I would recommend sticking to unsalted almonds for the recipe.

Can you freeze lemon bars /blondies?

Cool the almond lemon bars/blondies after baking and once cooled (or at room temperature), wrap each one in aluminum foil

an easy almond lemon blondies recipe aka almond lemon bars

or plastic food wrap

to ensure the squares don’t crumble/get crushed or mushed into other squares.

Place these in a freezer-safe container

or freezer-safe bag

These last well for at least 3 months.

Will-power may not allow you to keep these blondies in the freezer any longer!

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

How to Make Almond Lemon Blondies

1. Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once done, grease and prep your 9 x 13-inch pan with butter. Set this aside to use when ready.

2. Take a large mixing bowl (or your stand mixer) and mix 1/2 a cup of confectioner’s sugar with 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

3. Add to this the butter and mix till well combined.

4. Now add the crushed almonds and almond extract.

Combine well till the almonds are mixed well into the dough.

Making the dough for the An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

5. Spread this dough in the prepared baking dish and ensure the dough evenly covers the bottom of the pan.

6. Place the pan in the oven and bake the dough for 15-20 minutes.

7. While baking the dough, prep the filling by mixing sugar with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.

8. Add eggs, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest to this.

Combine well till the mixture is smooth.

lemon mixture for the An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

9. By now, your dough will be ready.

Take the pan out of the oven and spoon the mixture just prepared over the dough.

Ensure this is evenly spread over.

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

10. Once done, place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 25-20 minutes till golden brown.

(The center may jiggle a bit. That’s okay.)

11. Take the pan out of the oven and set aside to cool.

When cool, cut the blondies/bars into squares and serve.

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

(You can sprinkle confectioners sugar over the top before serving and a few gratings of lemon zest. Either or both are completely optional.)

See below for the printable recipe for the Almond Lemon Blondies aka Almond Lemon Bars.

Not a big fan of almonds?

Skip adding the almonds and almond extract to make this a pure Lemon Blondies/Lemon Bars recipe.

An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

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An Easy Almond Lemon Blondies Recipe (aka Almond Lemon Bars)

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Recipe details

Yield 18 bars
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 45 Minutes Total time: 1 hr

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Instructions

1. Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Once done, grease and prep your 9 x 13-inch pan with butter. Set this aside to use when ready.
2. Take a large mixing bowl (or your stand mixer) and mix 1/2 a cup of confectioner's sugar with 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
3. Add to this the butter and mix till well combined.
4. Now add the crushed almonds and almond extract. Combine well till the almonds are mixed well into the dough.
5. Spread this dough in the prepared baking dish and ensure the dough evenly covers the bottom of the pan.
6. Place the pan in the oven and bake the dough for 15-20 minutes.
7. While the dough bakes, prep the filling by mixing sugar with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
8. Add eggs, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest to this. Combine well till the mixture is smooth.
9. By now, your dough will be ready. Take the pan out of the oven and spoon the mixture just prepared over the dough. Ensure this is evenly spread over.
10. Once done, place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 25-20 minutes till golden brown. (The center may jiggle a bit. That's okay.)
11. Take the pan out of the oven and set aside to cool. When cool, cut the blondies/bars into squares and serve. (You can sprinkle confectioners sugar over the top before serving and a few gratings of lemon zest. Either or both are completely optional.)

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