LEMON SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Ingredients:
Sugar cookie crust:

• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Cup butter at room temperature
• 2 Cups all purpose flour

Lemon cheesecake:

• 8 Ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/4 Cup lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons lemon zest divided
• 1/2 Cup sugar

Instructions:
For the bars:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking dish with foil and spray liberally with non stick cooking spray.
3. In bowl of stand mixer using paddle attachment, or large bowl with hand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Turn mixer to low and slowly add the flour (1/2 cup at a time) and mix just until dough comes together.
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