Sugar Cookie Base & Crumble with Christmas Sprinkles Recipe
This recipe provides a delightful sugar cookie base and crumble topping perfect for cheesecake or enjoying as a standalone dessert. The buttery sugar cookie crust pairs with a sweet, crumbly topping accented by festive Christmas sprinkles, offering a crunchy and flavorful texture contrast. Easy to prepare in the oven with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for holiday baking or anytime you want a sweet buttery treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch sugar cookie base with crumble topping, serves approximately 8-10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
For Garnish:
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Prepare Sugar Cookie Base (Crust): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. In a mixer, cream ¾ cup softened butter with ½ cup cane sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Sugar Cookie Crumble (Topping): In a separate bowl, combine 1.25 cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1.5 cups cane sugar. Add ½ cup melted butter, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 5 tablespoons milk. Mix together with a fork until the mixture forms moist clumps. Spread this crumble evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely, then break into smaller, irregular pieces.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once the sugar cookie base has completely cooled, generously sprinkle the prepared sugar cookie crumble over the crust. Finish by adding ⅓ cup of Christmas sprinkles (jimmies) on top to add festive color and texture.
- Serve: Enjoy the sugar cookie base with crumble and sprinkles as a delicious dessert on its own. Alternatively, use it as the foundational sugar cookie component for a larger Sugar Cookie Cheesecake creation by adding your favorite cheesecake filling (not included in this recipe).
Notes
- Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Use a 9-inch springform pan to allow easy removal of the cookie base.
- Allow both the base and crumble to cool completely before assembling for best texture.
- Christmas sprinkles add both an aesthetic festive touch and a subtle crunch; substitute with any sprinkles you prefer.
- This sugar cookie base and crumble can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Base, Sugar Cookie Crumble, Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, Christmas Baking, Holiday Dessert, Festive Cookies, Butter Cookies, Sprinkles Topping
