Sweet and tart gluten-free blackberry lemon blondies made with fresh lemon, juicy berries, and white baking chips. Perfect for any occasion.

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These gluten-free blackberry lemon blondies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, combining fresh lemon flavor, juicy blackberries, and creamy white baking chips in every bite. Soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, these blondies are an easy dessert that feels both comforting and elevated.

If you’re looking for an easy gluten-free dessert recipe, these blondies are a must-try. The bright lemon zest pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of blackberries, creating a fresh, bakery-style treat that’s perfect year-round. Thanks to their tender texture, they stay moist for days and travel well.

These GF blondies are ideal for an afternoon snack, packing for a picnic, or serving as a simple evening dessert with your favorite coffee or tea. Whether you’re gluten-free or simply love flavorful dessert bars, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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1 cup softened butter
½ cup powder sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
¼ cup Lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon
2 large eggs
½ cup white baking chips
2 ¼ cup Gluten Free Flour
1 cup Fresh Blackberries (additional blackberries for garnishing)

Icing

1 cup powder sugar
1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line a 8×8 square baker with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a medium size bowl cream sugars and softened butter with a hand mixer.
4. Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs. Mix well and set aside.
5. In a small bowl add cinnamon, salt, baking powder and flour together. Mix into wet ingredients.
6. Cut blackberries in half and gently fold into batter. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Add white baking chips and gently fold in.
8. Spread the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
11. While the bars are cooling, mix up the icing in a small bowl. Add just enough lemon juice until the consistency is what you like
12. Cut bars into squares and remove from pan.
13. Drizzle icing over bars and garnish with additional blackberries and lemon wedges, if desired.

Helpful Tips

You can substitute blackberries for other berries such as blueberries or raspberries.
For smaller bars you can cut each of the squares in half on a diagonal.

Storage and Freezing

Store the cooled blondies in an air tight container in the refrigerator to retain freshness and preserve the fresh fruit.
You may also freeze these in an air tight, freezer safe container for up to 1 month.

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Gluten-Free Blackberry Lemon Blondies

Sweet and tart gluten-free blackberry lemon blondies made with fresh lemon, juicy berries, and white baking chips. Perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Course: Dessert, Holiday Sweets, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 459kcal