Chewy gluten-free raspberry white chocolate blondies with a hint of lemon zest. The batter comes together in two bowls with just a spatula, no mixer needed. Fresh or frozen raspberries both work, so you can make these any time of year.
1cup(140g)gluten-free flour blend - Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour (in the blue bag)
2tablespoons(16g)cornstarch
½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
½cup(113g)unsalted butter - melted and slightly cooled
¾cup(150g)brown sugar - packed
¼cup(50g)granulated sugar
1(50g)large egg - room temperature
1(18g)egg yolk - room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonlemon zest - from about ½ a lemon
½cup(90g)white chocolate chips
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a small bowl, toss 1 cup(120g) raspberries with 1 tablespoon(9g) gluten-free flour blend until lightly coated. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup(140g) gluten-free flour blend, 2 tablespoons(16g) cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir the melted ½ cup(113g) unsalted butter, ¾ cup(150g) brown sugar, and ¼ cup(50g) granulated sugar together until smooth.
Add 1(50g) large egg, 1(18g) egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Mix until combined and glossy.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, stirring after each until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
Stir in ½ cup(90g) white chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Gently fold in the floured raspberries. Use slow folds with a spatula so the berries stay whole.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Push it into the corners so the edges bake evenly.
Bake at 325°F for 26-30 minutes. The edges should be golden and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Flour Note: I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour (in the blue bag), which already contains xanthan gum. I can't verify other blends will work since I haven't tested them.
Don't overbake: A toothpick with moist crumbs means they're done. Dry crumbs means they've gone too far. They continue to set as they cool in the pan.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let frozen blondies sit at room temperature for about an hour to thaw.