Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
Discover the ultimate recipe for the best lemon cookie bars. Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with every bite.
Servings 15 bars
Ingredients
Bars
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest of one lemon
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Beat to combine.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat to mix.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool completely, then cut them into squares.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Dip the cookie bars into the glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.