Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars Zesty
Experience the joy of the holidays in every bite with Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars Zesty! These soft, chewy bars combine classic sugar cookie flavors with a refreshing twist of lemon and vanilla, topped with a smooth, tangy frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a delightful gift, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; mix in lemon juice to reach desired consistency. Frost cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg