Description
Delightful dessert bars combining sweet sugar cookies with refreshing lemonade, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for the base)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (for the filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the crumble)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the sugar cookie base.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12–14 minutes or until just set.
- For the lemonade filling, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and melted butter until smooth, then pour over the baked base.
- For the crumble, mix flour and sugar in a bowl, cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs, then sprinkle over the lemon layer.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 25–28 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Allow bars to cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookie, crumble bars, lemonade, summer dessert, citrus dessert