Crumbl Copycat Recipe: Carlota de Limón Icebox Cake Cookie
Bright, creamy, and refreshing — this cookie captures the elegance of the classic Mexican dessert Carlota de Limón. It’s zesty, smooth, and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth lemon-cream frosting.
🧈 Ingredients
Cookie Base:
¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Frosting:
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
3 tbsp lemon juice Zest of
1 lemon
½ cup whipped cream cheese
½ cup whipped topping or heavy cream
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream butter and sugar until light. Add egg and vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients and fold in.
Scoop and flatten dough; bake 9–10 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting, whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and cream cheese until silky. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread frosting and chill before serving for that icebox finish.
💡 Pro Tips
Chill cookies before frosting — it enhances texture and flavor.
Add crushed vanilla wafers on top for authenticity.
Store cold; this cookie is best enjoyed chilled like true carlota.