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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Cool Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 cookie bars
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Cookie Bars
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 extra large eggs, at room temperature
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8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Icing
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1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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3 teaspoons whole milk, or more as needed
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nonpareil sprinkles, as needed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a 9×9-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides, and lightly grease the parchment.
For cookie bars, beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in eggs and beat for 1 more minute. Add in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Add in flour and baking soda and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
Bake until golden and the center of the bars feel just set when lightly touched, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
For icing, mix together powdered sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, vanilla, pinch of salt and 3 teaspoons of milk until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add another teaspoon of milk until it is a pourable consistency. Pour glaze over bars and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle nonpareils over icing before it sets. Allow glaze to set before cutting into 16 bars. Bars can be placed in the refrigerator to speed up setting. Keep bars stored in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature to serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
213
Calories
9g
Fat
29g
Carbs
4g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
12%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
120mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
21g
Protein
4g
7%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
41mg
3%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
46mg
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
