Description

These Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars provide a burst of citrus flavor with a light and fluffy texture. With simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and lemon extract, they are an easy yet delectable dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (300 grams)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2 grams)
1/2 teaspoon table salt (9 grams)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (297 grams)
14 tablespoons unsalted butter (197.75 grams, room temperature)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract (9.9 ml)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams, room temperature)
5 cups powdered sugar (567.5 grams)
1/4 cup milk (59 ml or 56.75 grams)
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/8 teaspoon table salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, blend the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer (about 3-6 minutes).
Add the eggs one by one, mixing until incorporated, then mix in the lemon extract, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Stir in the flour mixture on low speed just until combined, being careful not to over-mix.
Press the thick and sticky batter into the lined baking dish, using wet hands if needed.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool for one hour.
For the frosting, beat the butter in a mixing bowl, then gradually blend in one cup of powdered sugar, scraping the bowl.
Add milk and lemon extract, then continue adding the powdered sugar gradually until desired consistency is reached. Beat in salt at the end.
Immediately spread the frosting over the cooled bars using an offset spatula.
Cut into 24 equal squares.

Notes

Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
The frosting can be adjusted by adding more or less powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.
Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 270
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 35mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg