Description
These buttery lemon cookie bars feature a soft, crumbly shortbread base topped with a tangy lemon glaze, offering a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, and lemon zest until a crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely in pan.
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars and let set before cutting into squares.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.