Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble 

Brighten up your baking with Sugar Cookie Lemonade Crumble, a delightful bar that bridges the cozy sweetness of sugar cookies with a tangy lemonade twist. The buttery base—soft and subtly chewy—is perked up by zesty lemonade concentrate and fresh lemon zest, delivering a refreshing citrus lift without overwhelming sweetness. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are simple yet sophisticated, perfect for springtime treats, casual get-togethers, or anytime you want something effortlessly tasty.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ¼ cup thawed lemonade concentrate (frozen concentrate)
  
  

• Zest of 1 lemon
  
  

• Powdered sugar, for dusting (to taste)

Directions

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease or line an 8×8‑inch baking pan with parchment paper or butter.
   
   

2. Cream Butter & Sugar
   In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   
   

3. Add Egg & Vanilla
   Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
   
   

4. Combine Dry Ingredients
   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
   
   

5. Add Lemon Flavor
   Gently fold in the thawed lemonade concentrate and lemon zest until evenly incorporated into the dough.
   
   

6. Bake
   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden and the center is set.
   
   

7. Cool & Finish
   Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.
   
   

Nutrients (per square, based on 9 squares)

• Calories: ~210 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~27 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~16 g
  
  

• Total Fat: ~10 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~6 g
  
  

• Protein: ~2 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~80 mg
  
  

• Fiber: ~0.5 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~35 mg