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Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble

A refreshing dessert that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with tangy lemonade, topped with a crunchy crumble.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9 pieces
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sugar Cookie Base

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For the Lemonade Filling

  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted

For the Crumble Topping

  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar, for sprinkling on top Optional for extra sweetness.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Press dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.

Make the Lemonade Filling

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour, and salt until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in melted butter.
  • Pour the lemonade mixture over the sugar cookie base.

Prepare the Crumble Topping

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar with cold butter pieces.
  • Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle crumble evenly over the lemonade filling.

Baking

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crumble topping is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  • For an extra touch of sweetness, sprinkle the top with additional granulated sugar before serving.

Notes

Allow the crumble to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean squares. Feel free to add lemon zest to the filling for an extra citrus kick.
Keyword Crumble, Dessert, Lemonade, Sugar Cookie, Summer Treat