Did I mention that they’re easy to make? Making a batch takes only 5 minutes of prep time!

You will love snickerdoodle bars if you love the classic cookies! (If you’ve never heard of snickerdoodles, they are sweet chewy cookies that are rolled in cinnamon and sugar just before baking.)

In an act of absolute insanity, I gave away almost of all of my finished mojito bars to my neighbor. I had played with recipe development and photography for so long that I was ready to move on. (Does anyone else get that way after baking for a long time?)

By the next morning, I was no longer tired of looking at the mojito bars. In fact, I craved one. At first bite, I realized my mistake. My mojito bars were crazy good, like lime bars for grown ups – I wanted every single one of them back!

And for more lemon desserts, check out these lemon cupcakes and this homemade lemon buttercream frosting!

Why Prickly Pear Lemon Bars

As a pregnant foodie, I often find myself at restaurants with top-tier bartenders and have recently begun to challenge them to make me tasty virgin drinks. Last night at a restaurant, I had a drink with almond syrup, pear nectar, pomegranate, and lemon that was like nothing I had ever tasted before – in a good way. But (more relevant to this post )earlier in the week I visited a different local restaurant that had several virgin drink options on the menu. The bartender, Keith, recommended a drink that featured prickly pear and lemonade. He gave me a shot of the prickly pear juice on its own to entice me. Loved it! I proceeded to order the drink – which rocked my world. I decided right then that prickly pear would be the flavor of the week.