My Gluten-Free Strawberry Blondies are filled with so many vibrant flavors, making them the ultimate dessert for Spring and Easter. Gluten-free dessert recipes can be difficult to get right, but I tested this recipe so many times until it turned out perfect. @Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract was my secret weapon in making this recipe great. And good news, Simply Organic® products are on sale at Whole Foods Market until Easter! #simplyorganic #organicmoments (ad) Blondies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted (vegan or reg) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs + 1 yolk 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 2 1/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced fresh strawberries, dried with a paper towel 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tbsp water Icing 1½ cups powdered sugar 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp strawberry jam 1/2 tsp Simply Organic® vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp melted butter (vegan or regular) 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. 4. Add eggs, yolk and vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until combined. 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, and stir until just combined. 6. Gently fold in diced strawberries. 7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. 8. Mix the icing ingredients in a bowl. Be patient with this. The small amount of liquid combined with the powdered sugar makes the perfect thick icing. Be sure to continue to whisk until the sugar has dissolved. If the icing is too thick, thin it out with a little milk or water. 9. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Once completely cooled add icing to the top. Slice into squares and serve.