The Best Lemon Bars

Sweet, lemony and zesty, these 6 ingredient lemon bars are a cinch to make!

INGREDIENTS

- Sugar Cookie Dough - Cream Cheese - Granulated Sugar - Lemon Juiced and Completely Zested See Full Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a baking dish, press the cookie dough into the bottom, covering the entire bottom surface.

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Bake the cookie dough for 20 minutes and then let it cool for at least 30 minutes.

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While the cookie dough is baking, using a mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and ½ of the lemon zest.

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Once well combined, add the yogurt to the mixture and beat until it becomes a smooth and creamy consistency.

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