Description
This recipe provides a delightful sugar cookie base and crumble perfect for a cheesecake crust or a festive dessert topping. The buttery, vanilla-infused sugar cookie base is baked until lightly golden, while the crumble topping adds a sweet, crunchy texture. Finished with colorful Christmas sprinkles, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own or as a foundation for a sugar cookie cheesecake.
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookie Base (Crust)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup Regenerative Organic Certified® Cane Sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Sugar Cookie Crumble (Topping)
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1.5 cups Regenerative Organic Certified® Cane Sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp milk
Garnish
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Prepare Sugar Cookie Base (Crust): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. In a mixer, cream ¾ cup softened butter with ½ cup cane sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract; beat for 1-2 minutes. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients on low speed until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Sugar Cookie Crumble (Topping): In a separate bowl, combine 1.25 cups flour, ½ tsp salt, and 1.5 cups cane sugar. Add the remaining ½ cup melted butter, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 5 tablespoons milk. Mix with a fork until moist clumps form. Spread this mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the same preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool fully, then break it into smaller, irregular pieces.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once the sugar cookie base has cooled completely, evenly sprinkle the prepared sugar cookie crumble on top. Garnish with ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies) to add festive color and texture.
- Serve: Enjoy the sugar cookie base with crumble and sprinkles as a charming, standalone dessert. Alternatively, use it as the foundational sugar cookie components for a larger sugar cookie cheesecake by adding your favorite cheesecake filling separately.
Notes
- Ensure all eggs and butter are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- The crumble topping can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use a gentle folding method when combining dry and wet ingredients to maintain a tender crumb.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a different oven or pan size.
- Christmas sprinkles add festive flair but can be omitted or substituted as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sugar cookie base, sugar cookie crumble, cheesecake crust, holiday dessert, Christmas sprinkles, vanilla sugar cookies, buttery cookie crust
