Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble. This refreshing dessert pairs the buttery crunch of sugar cookies with a zesty lemonade filling, making it a perfect choice for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or casual gatherings. The balance of sweetness and tartness creates a treat that is sure to impress guests of all ages. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this dessert is customizable; feel free to adjust sweetness levels or add your favorite toppings. Serve it warm or chilled for a delightful experience that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Pour over the cookie crust.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour and sugar in a bowl, incorporate cold butter pieces until crumbly, then sprinkle over the lemonade filling.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg