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March 5, 2013

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-a quick and easy treat and so pretty!

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-a quick and easy treat and so pretty!

It’s March. I’m so ready for spring to be here. How about you? It’s funny, December, January and the beginning of February really weren’t that bad, cold wise. We had a few days that you just wanted to stay bundled in bed under all the covers but really, nothing terrible.  These last couple of weeks? Burrrrrrr!

I need some spring in my life. Or at least some spring color.   Yellow. Lemon. Sugar Cookies.  Yes, this will bring a little spring into my kitchen. I love making cookie bars. So fast and easy. Tastes just like a cookie but in bar form. They look so pretty and take almost no time to make up a batch. Perfect for a party or a potluck.

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-a quick and easy treat and so pretty!

You can easily change up the flavor buy changing out your extract. And the same goes for color. Need something for a baby shower? Just change your food coloring to pink or blue for the frosting. Add a few sprinkles or save out a bit of the frosting before adding the food coloring to make a design on top and you’ve got your cookie bars all dressed up and ready to party.

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-a quick and easy treat and so pretty!

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Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars

Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-a quick and easy treat and so pretty!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

for the frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • yellow food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large jelly roll pan (13 x 18.) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5-6 minutes. Add in eggs, one at a time, and lemon extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, just till all combined. Spread dough into prepared pan, using greased waxed paper or your hands to completely cover pan.
  2. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until just starting to turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
  3. To make frosting. Sift powdered sugar and set aside. Combine butter and shortening, beating until smooth.Add in lemon extract and salt, beat again. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Add in milk and food coloring, beat until creamy and desired spreading consistency.
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Filed Under: Bars, Cookies, Sweet Tagged With: bars, cookies, decorated, frosting, lemon

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Comments

  1. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Joan, these look incredible! Love sugar cookie bars, and adore the lemon twist…a MUST try!!!

  2. Dara Reppucci says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:54 am

    I have such a weakness for lemon desserts! Yummy.

  3. Carla says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:18 am

    As soon as I saw these on Facebook, I had to run over here! Love lemon and the fact you can have sugar cookies without rolling and cutting.

  4. Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:27 am

    I am so with you on bringing on spring and spring foods and colors! Looks delicious!

  5. Kalamity Kelli says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:44 am

    I’m having a little trouble with my Sugar Cookie pilgrimage this year and it’s possible that THIS will be a nice reprieve from the crying and cursing that’s been going on in the kitchen. Hey! I’ve missed you! Just thought I would let you know. FB is acting all crazy and I hardly see anyone’s posts any more. Today when I first brought it up, I was reading post after post from Feb. 25! Glad to see your sweet stuff!!

  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    March 5, 2013 at 5:32 am

    These are such pretty cookies for spring!

  7. Liz says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:37 am

    I have to try these! I’ve never had a sugar cookie in bar form – looks delicious! ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Joan, these look positively perfect! I LOVE lemon. Perks up any day!

  9. aimee @ shugarysweets says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I love all things lemon, and these fit the bill nicely Joan. Welcome back ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    I’m right there with you, Joan. I’ve been making lemon stuff like it’s my job. Trying to get as much spring color and bright flavors in my life. They are calling for snow tonight, so it sounds like I there will be more lemon sweets in my house very soon. I’ll add this recipe to my list. ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Gorgeous Joan! I love me some lemon! ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I bought some meyer lemons yesterday. I was in the mood for some refreshing sweets, just like your bars. Now I know what I will make for tomorrow meeting at the church. Thanks Joan!

  13. Jocelyn says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    They are beautiful!! I am ready for Spring to be here…no more snow and cold please!!!

  14. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I love they lemon flavor of these bars and the color has me so ready for spring! Just the sight of these bars perk me up and make me happy!

  15. Cupcake Freedom Forever says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I thought you folks might be interested in this lawsuit filed by a company who appears to believe that they own pretty much every ordinary design for cupcake batter separators, including some that bakers have made for themselves for eons.

    https://www.patentlyo.com/patent/2013/03/design-patent-infringement-kimber-cakeware-v-bradshaw.html

    You could be next!

  16. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I LOVE Sugar cookie bars and I’m ready for spring to, like a month ago. I need all the springy stuff I can get!

  17. Hari Chandana says

    March 6, 2013 at 6:14 am

    Looks so gorgeous and perfect.. thanks for sharing !!

  18. Nikki says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Yum! They’re so pretty, i don’t know if i could eat them. I hope your having a happy Wednesday.

    Nikki
    http://www.TheCraftySideOfSarcasm.com

  19. Carrian Cheney says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:07 am

    I’m totally making these and crediting you of course. YUM!

  20. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Joan, this is such a great idea! The Bug and I make sugar cookie bars for Christmas. This would be a great way to change it up for Easter or Mother’s Day!

  21. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I just LOVE lemon desserts this time of year. Bring me spring, I miss the sunshine and warmer weather! I will settle for pretty yellow frosting though ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Agreed! As much as I love winter, I’m ready for a new season! These cookie bars look great! Pinning…

  23. 4littlefergusons says

    March 10, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I thought Spring weather was here to stay, but it is not snowing again. Bleh. These are like little bars of SUNSHINE! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing at Weekend Potluck!
    ~T

  24. Anonymous says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:56 am

    I will definitely try these soon!! Maybe almond… Or half n half… How exciting.

  25. Julie says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Yes, I am definitely making these! Thanks so much for sharing. Stopping by from the Trick or Treat party. Have a wonderful evening!

    Julie @ This Gal Cooks (www.thisgalcooks.com)

  26. Tara says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Thanks so much for this recipe! I made them for a barbecue with friends and they were a big hit and SO easy! ๐Ÿ™‚ Definitely something to make again!

    • Joan Hayes says

      June 20, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      So glad you liked them Tara!

  27. erikkka says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I really want to make these lemon cookie squares but I don’t have a jelly roll pan. Is there another pan I can use to make the bars? Thank you

    • Joan Hayes says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Any large cookie sheet with sides would work.

      • erikkka says

        March 22, 2014 at 5:35 pm

        thank you ๐Ÿ™‚ can’t wait to try these!

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