Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble, a dessert that beautifully harmonizes buttery sugar cookies with a zesty lemonade filling. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy family nights, this dessert features a sweet crumble topping that adds a satisfying crunch. With its light and tangy profile, this dish is sure to impress guests of all ages. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s customizable to suit your taste—whether topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit. Elevate your dessert game with this crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened and melted)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (plus optional for topping)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salt and baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add one egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually blend in flour and baking powder, then press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Pour over the cookie base.
- For the crumble topping, combine remaining flour, sugar, and cold butter pieces until crumbly; sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow cooling 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: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg