Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
These zesty lemon sugar cookie bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to make and bursting with bright lemon flavor, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in lemon zest. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.