Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble, a refreshing dessert that brings together the buttery richness of sugar cookies and the bright, zesty flavor of lemonade. This layered treat is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy nights at home. With its crunchy base, creamy lemon filling, and crumbly topping, each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this dessert is customizable to suit your tastes. Whether enjoyed with a scoop of ice cream or garnished with fresh berries, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for extra sweetness, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- For the cookie base, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Beat in an egg and vanilla, then mix in flour and baking powder.
- Press half the dough into the prepared pan as the base.
- For the lemonade filling, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and melted butter until smooth; pour over the cookie base.
- Make the crumble topping by mixing flour and sugar with cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances flavor significantly. For a fancier touch, top with whipped cream or fresh fruit before serving. You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.