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Zesty Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Bars: Indulge in Citrus Bliss

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Deliciously zesty lemon cookie bars with white chocolate chips, perfect for any dessert lover.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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Gathering your ingredients is the first step to creating these scrumptious cookie bars. Here’s what you will need:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in lemon zest and juice.
  6. Stir in white chocolate chips.
  7. Spread dough in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and slice into bars.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For extra zest, add more lemon zest to the dough.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg