Thursday, March 28, 2019

Lemon Cookie Bars #SpringSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Just the right amount of sweet and tart, these lemon cookie bars are sure to be a hit at all your Spring gatherings.


Welcome to the Thursday edition of Spring Sweets Week.......


Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2019 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the coming of spring than with food and a fun giveaway? 30 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring!  Get ready to ditch your hats, coats, and snow boots and get ready for some delicious sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, sweet breads, and cocktails! Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much Swiss DiamondDixie CrystalsNancy’s YogurtSprinkle PopAdams ExtractsBarleansMelissa’s Produce, and PEEPS® for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway and you can find out all about it at my Welcome Post and enter to win at the bottom of this post.


Lemon just seems to shout Spring to me.  I don't know about you but I love lemon desserts.  Something about that sweet/tart mixture is irresistible.  I adapted this recipe from this one found at Go Bold with Butter.   


I served them up at a dinner party I had with friends last Friday night.  They were the perfect ending to a wonderful gathering.  I used sponsor, Dixie Crystals, sugar in these bars.  I opted not to receive the sugar they were gifting for this event because they are always so very generous that I still had plenty from the last event they sponsored for us.  You are definitely going to be happy if you win the prize they have in store for you.

#SpringSweetsWeek

Thursday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

Tomorrow I am sharing an easy peasy coconut cream pie recipe as my final post for this amazing week we have had.  Make sure you stop by to see all the goodies we are sharing.  Don't forget to enter the Giveaway!!


#lemon, #cookies, #cookiebars, #quick, #easy,
Cookies, Bars, Desserts
American
Yield: 16 servingsPin it

Lemon Cookie Bars

prep time: 15 minscook time: 30 minstotal time: 45 mins
Just the right amount of sweet and tart, these lemon cookie bars are sure to be a hit at all your Spring gatherings.

ingredients:

Bars:
  • 1 stick + 2 T. butter, room temperature
  • 1 c. sugar
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2  eggs + 1 egg yolk (I used duck eggs)
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. baking powder
Glaze:
  • 3/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 t. lemon zest
  • 1-2 T. lemon juice

instructions:

Bars:
  1. In large bowl of stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar and lemon zest.  
  2. Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Stir in the lemon juice. 
  3. Add the flour, salt and baking soda to the bowl and, using low speed, incorporate until batter is smooth.
  4. Spread batter into an 8x8" baking pan that has been treated with baking spray.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for half an hour, until edges are browned. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  6. When cooled, remove from pan to a serving platter and top with glaze recipe below.
Glaze
  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon zest and enough lemon juice so that the glaze is thick but able to be poured.  Pour over the top of the bars, using a knife to help spread to edges, if necessary.  Let sit for half an hour before serving.

NOTES:

Recipe adapted from Go Bold with Butter website.
Calories
103.66
Fat (grams)
2.40
Sat. Fat (grams)
1.22
Carbs (grams)
19.05
Fiber (grams)
0.24
Net carbs
18.81
Sugar (grams)
12.83
Protein (grams)
1.79
Sodium (milligrams)
94.13
Cholesterol (grams)
38.59
Created using The Recipes Generator


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Swiss Diamond, Nancy’s Yogurt, Barlean’s, Sprinkle Pop, PEEPS, Melissa’s Produce, and Adams Extracts for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Eight (8) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.




22 comments:

  1. I love anything lemon! These lemon bars look so refreshing and perfect for Spring

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lemon flavors in the spring are my favorite. The bars look delicious

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lemon cookie bars are so delicious. I can't wait to start working again so I can bake and take things the hubs won't eat. He's not a citrus fan.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes, it would be dangerous to have these in the house if you were the only one eating them.

      Delete
  4. MMMMM! I love how quick cookie bars come together, much quicker than making individual cookies... and that glaze looks fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love lemon cookies! These sound like the perfect spring bite.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Always love lemon desserts, and these bars look like they have a great texture!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm needing one of these now. Going through some stress and these lemon bars would make it easier!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Desserts spelled backwards....relieves stressed. Enjoy Terri, hope life is easier soon.

      Delete
  8. I feel the same way! Lemon is the quintessential spring flavor. These cookie bars sound absolutely delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lemon is one of my favorite sweets flavors. Extra lemon in the glaze has me drooling!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Lemon is the best for springtime sweets- these look great!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Give me all the lemon treats!! Lemon bars and lemon glaze...so much yes!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I could eat this right off the page,it looks so yummy!

    ReplyDelete

I enjoy getting comments and feedback from my audience. Please let me know what you think, keeping in mind that we are all entitled to our own beliefs and opinions. I am happy to hear yours as long as they are stated nicely.