These are the easiest-ever sugar cookies on the planet. From our Bisquick Quick to the Table cookbook, these amazingly fresh-tasting sugar cookies are in bar form, so it makes a big batch with just one bake. What’s the secret to these ultra-fresh-tasting bars? It’s the addition of lemon zest in both the bars and the frosting, for that puckery, sweet-with-a-hint-of-tart thing that makes these sugar cookies taste this special.

Starting with Bisquick gives you a jump on making these bakery-worthy sweet treats because it cuts down on the number of ingredients it takes to make them…which means less shopping and measuring, for you. They are topped with a bright, lemony rich butter cream frosting, so they taste just like they came from the best bakery around.

This pan of bars is perfect for when you are asked to bring a treat, like to a potluck or birthday party. Or arranged on a pretty platter, these cute-as-a button bars are perfect for a lady’s tea or shower. Change up the sprinkles, based on your occasion. Or change up the flavor, making these into orange bars, by following the easy directions in our tip with the recipe, for a completely different flavor. Then be ready for these bars to disappear quickly—they are just that good.

Must-Make Summer Bars