Nothing says summer like a refreshing fresh lemon dessert! We all know I’m a sugar cookie addict and yes I’ve already posted a lemon sugar cookie but I’m starting to convert to making sugar cookie bars more often because they are easier and they don’t require the cookie dough to be chilled or spread with a rolling pin, plus they are easier to travel with for parties.
Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
These are definitely some of the best sugar cookie bars I’ve ever tasted! They are brimming with vibrant lemon flavor. This isn’t one of those “hmm what’s this flavor I can’t quite put my finger on it?” desserts. With one small little nibble, you’ll know they’re lemon. If you are making them for your kids and they don’t love a strong lemon flavor you can cut back on the zest and omit the lemon extract (or add another teaspoon vanilla extract or white chocolate chips), but for the true lemon lover leave them just as they are. I absolutely love fresh lemon in anything so these were incredibly hard for me to resist, I kept going back and trimming off little piece after little piece the entire day. Not to mention they are so soft and moist. They are chewy Lofthouse-style cookies turned lemon sugar cookie bar – and they’re made with real butter none of that margarine (and countless other additives) you’ll find in the Lofthouse cookies. I’ve already made these twice and I’m sure I’ll make them many more times this summer. I dare say they are my new favorite summer cookie and they will likely become yours too! They’re perfect infusion of lemon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture is simply dreamy! Maybe I’ll try these with more citrus flavors, adding orange, grapefruit, and lime. These cookie bars would pair perfectly with blueberries or strawberries for a summer-inspired dessert. I doubt you’ll have any leftovers, but if you do—store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Instructions for Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
