Description

This Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars recipe combines the sweet, bright flavor of lemon with a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these bars are simple to make with just a few key ingredients like butter, sugar, and fresh lemon extract.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (300 grams)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2 grams)
1/2 teaspoon table salt (9 grams)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (297 grams)
14 tablespoons unsalted butter (197.75 (room temperature))
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract (9.9 ml)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (113 grams))
5 cups powdered sugar (567.5 grams)
1/4 cup milk (59 ml or 56.75 grams)
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/8 teaspoon table salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-6 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then incorporate the lemon extract.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture on low speed until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
Press the thick, sticky batter into the lined baking dish, using water or cooking spray on your hands if necessary.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then cool for one hour.
For frosting, beat together room temperature butter and a cup of powdered sugar, scraping the bowl periodically.
Mix in milk and lemon extract, then gradually add remaining powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached, and mix in salt.
Spread the frosting on cooled bars using an offset spatula, then cut into 24 equal pieces.

Notes

Let the bars cool completely before frosting for best results.
Store leftover cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Experiment with different citrus zests to add a unique twist to the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg