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Lemon-Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Recipe

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars

Recipe Author: Naomi

These Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery cookie base, zesty lemon flavor, and a creamy icing that complements perfectly. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack at home, they are easy to make and simply irresistible!

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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 40 minutes
  • Yield 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 10 tablespoons (140 grams) salted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups (226 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest (per your preference)
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Use your hands to rub the lemon zest into the sugar for enhanced flavor.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the bowl, then add eggs and yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate half of this dry mix into your wet ingredients, mixing on low. Add the lemon juice and then the rest of the dry ingredients, stopping when everything is just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  6. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and enough lemon juice to achieve a thick but spreadable consistency. Pour this over the cooled bars, spreading it to the edges.
  7. Let the icing set for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For best results, let the icing harden for several hours if you plan to stack or transport the bars.
  8. Store the lemon sugar cookie bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the icing.
Ensure the bars are cooled completely before pouring the icing for a neater appearance.
These bars can be refrigerated to help the icing set more quickly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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Find it online: https://velvetcrust.com/lemon-sugar-cookie-bars/