Description
Bright and refreshing, these lemon bars are made with cream cheese, lemonade concentrate, and sugar cookie mix for a quick and zesty treat.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping:
1 package (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the lemonade filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make Crust & Crumble: Mix sugar cookie mix and softened butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of the dish.
Prepare Lemonade Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, lemonade concentrate, vanilla, pudding mix, and egg. Mix until creamy.
Assemble: Spread the filling over the crust. Sprinkle reserved cookie crumble on top.
Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is golden.
Cool & Chill: Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
Add lemon zest for more intense citrus flavor.
Substitute fresh berries between crust and filling for a fruity variation.
Use homemade sugar cookie dough if desired.
For a gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free cookie mix.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
