Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars filled with tons of delicious lemon flavor. Lemon juice is used instead of vanilla extract in these cookie bars. They are filled with chocolate chips that go perfectly with the lemon flavor. These easy cookie bars are perfect to bake for a spring or summer themed dessert that everyone will love.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic sugar cookie dough, except that instead of vanilla extract, lemon juice is used. Chocolate chips are also folded into the cookie dough. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish. Bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in egg and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture, mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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