Description
Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars are a bright and refreshing dessert that perfectly blend the sweetness of sugar cookies with zesty lemon flavor. These bars are soft, chewy, and ideal for any occasion—be it a spring picnic, birthday celebration, or simply an indulgent snack at home. The creamy lemon filling adds a delightful tang, making each bite a burst of sunshine. Easy to whip up with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Impress your family and friends with these irresistible treats that are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until creamy (about 2 minutes). Add flour gradually on low speed until just combined.
- Press half the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and crumble remaining dough over the top.
- Bake again for another 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg