Delicious Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble You’ll Love
This Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble offers a delightful balance of sweetness and zesty citrus, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- whisk
- spoon or piping bag
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for smooth glaze
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest for added flavor
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ½ cup of lemon juice until well combined.
- Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until they have a light golden edge.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with remaining lemon juice and zest to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
Using fresh lemons is key for the best flavor. Always allow cookies to cool completely before glazing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg
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