Desserts

Frosted Lemon Sour Cream Cookie Bars

Jessica Tuttle
July 31, 2018
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Skip the endless batches of cookies and just press the dough into a pan for these soft, thick Lemon Sour Cream Cookie Bars! Filled with the bright, citrusy flavor of fresh lemon, these cookie bars are topped with a fluffy lemon buttercream to make them irresistible!

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For the Cookie Bars:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter ( softened )
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup butter ( softened )
2 1/2 (3 cups) confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 1/2 teaspoons half and half
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In the bowl of stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg...
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Nutritions

Calories
159

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV