Lemon Cookie Bars
Lemon Cookie Bars have lots of lemon flavor and a sweet glaze. They are buttery, tangy and tart. Such a great balance between sweet and tangy.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
Bars
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces and softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a 9-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.Spray with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, oil, and cream cheese together.
- Add egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Add flour mixture and mix in with a rubber spatula.Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 32 to 36 minutes. Let bars cool completley before glazing.
- To make glaze, whisk together the lemon juice and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. If too thick, add a little more lemon juice or a teaspoon of milk.Spread glaze over bars. Add sprinkles if desired. Let glaze set before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal