Society Recipe Of The Week - Lemon Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Steps

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest.

2. Spread into a greased. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely.

3. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.