These Lemon Bar Cookies house all the flavors of summer with their perfectly citrusy sweet taste. The zingy tartness of lemon pairs perfectly with the richness of cream cheese and powdered sugar to make a delightful cookie recipe.
In a bowl combine flour, lemon pudding mix, baking powder, and salt. Mix together with a whisk. Set aside.
Using your electric mixer or beaters, beat together cream cheese, butter, sugar, lemon juice, zest and extract (if using).
Add egg and beat until combined.
Scoop out 1 in rounds and roll in a bowl of powdered sugar *note dough will be sticky
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edge a just barely browned.