Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
Soft and chewy sugar cookie bars bursting with lemon deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 and ½ tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 and ½ tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat together butter, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed; mix until smooth. Beat in egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; just until combined.
- Add flour mixture; mix just until combined.
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar onto the top of the spread dough.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Eat & Enjoy!
Notes
Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars should be stored in an airtight container; will keep 3+ days.
