Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
Author: Nikki
These Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars are so soft and have such a light and refreshing flavor! The frosting on top is the perfect finishing touch for a delightful and tasty dessert!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2¼ cups flour
Frosting
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar together.
  3. Add egg and beat well.
  4. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and mix until well blended.
  5. Add salt, baking powder, soda and flour and mix until well incorporated.
  6. Spray a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with vegetable spray and press dough evenly into it with the palm of your hand.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until slightly golden.
  8. Cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a medium size mixing bowl add all frosting ingredients and mix on low for 1 minute. Turn mixer on high and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting over cooled bars.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/lemon-sugar-cookie-bars/