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Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
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5 from 7 votes

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars

These lemon sugar cookie bars are soft and chewy and packed with lemon flavors!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 122Calories

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 & ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • extra granulated sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and sugar until well combined.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest, and mix until smooth.
    1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon lemon extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Stir in the baking powder, salt, and flour until just combined.
    ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 & ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, it will be sticky but just use an offset spatula to spread it as best as you can. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
    extra granulated sugar to sprinkle on top
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 122Calories | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg