Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you’ll love the dreamy topping. —Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
