Crumbl Cookies are ‘Crumbling’ the Competition
Before we dive into the Crumbl sugar cookie Recipe, I want to provide some information on how interesting this company is. Compared to other popular restaurants and fast food chains, Crumbl is very new. They were founded in 2017 by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in Logan, Utah and have hundreds of locations across the United States.
What makes Crumbl so unique is a weekly rotating menu where they offer 4-5 different specialty cookies in addition to their main menu items: Chocolate Chip and Chilled Sugar Cookies (hence this recipe).
How Much Do Crumbl Cookies Cost?
Pricing for Crumbl is simple: You buy a 4-Pack ($18.99), 6-Pack ($24.99), or 12-Pack ($48.99) of cookies and you can either have them delivered locally or pick up at your nearest store.
This year Crumbl also is dabbling into the cake market by providing customers moist and delicious mini cakes to their rotating weekly lineup. Carrot cake was one of the first entries and they are likely going to roll out more cake options this year!
Oh, and here’s another sweet treat: They are also are expanding into ice cream (they are currently testing in different stores as of this writing).
How Big Are Crumbl Cookies?
The Crumbl Cookies and Cakes are not your typical Chips Ahoy cookie sizes. Most of the cookies are 4.5 inches in diameter (which is pretty much double the size of a Chips Ahoy. Yeah the cookies may seem pricey but the average cookie is about 500 – 700 calories, which is pretty hefty!
The Crumbl Recipes are Top Secret
We at the Fast Food Club love our fast food and our dining restaurants and do our best to give people the closest options available. So what we’re giving you isn’t the actual recipes from employees.
The way Crumbl controls the secrets is that they have a central kitchen that portions and mixes all of the ingredients before sending them to the stores. But don’t worry, we’ve tested our recipes and compare them to the real thing, so we are able to get the sugar cookie recipe as close as possible.
What’s the Difference Between Crumbl and Other Cookies?
If you’ve never eaten a Crumbl cookie or cake before, let me explain why you must: Crumbl pays close attention to a high level of quality for their ingredients and their stores have specific guidelines to prepare them all the same to give you the same consistency every time (right out of the McDonald’s playbook). The cookies burst with different levels of flavors; it’s not the same as a grocery store cookie or even a local shop. I have nothing against local, but there is a consistency that lacks and it’s hard for a smaller shop to compete with a company that can afford to buy high end ingredients in bulk. The same comparison can be used towards their new cakes: Moist, melts in your mouth, with icing that has the perfect balance on top.
Who is This Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe For?
This Crumbl copycat recipe is for those that aren’t near a Crumbl or if you’re an avid baker and want to really give yourself something fun (and simple) to work on. Where I live, in Los Angeles, they do not have the sugar cookie on the menu every time, so if you get that delicious sugar cookie craving, keep reading!
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Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl Large size to mix cookie dough
- 1 Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer To cream butter and sugar and mix dough
- 1 Baking Sheet Preferably non-stick or use with parchment paper
- 1 Cookie Scoop Around 3.25 oz to scoop out cookie dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract divided (1/2 tsp for the cookies, 1/2 tsp for the icing)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the icing
- 1 tablespoons milk for the icing, adjust as needed
- neon pink food coloring optional, for the icing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking.
- Start by creaming together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Do this until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes.1 cup salted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Include vanilla extract and almond extract for that classic flavor, and beat until everything is well combined.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract
Cooking / Creating
- In another bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, gradually mixing until the cookie dough is formed and well combined.3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Take scoops of dough, about 1/4 cup each, and roll them into balls. You won't need to chill the dough, so you can place these dough balls directly onto a lined baking sheet.
- Gently press down on each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to slightly flatten and achieve the traditional cookie shape.
- Ensure there's enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet, as they will spread while baking.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes. The key is to not overbake—cookies should remain pale and just set, not browned. They'll finish cooking on the sheet as they cool.
- As the cookies bake, prepare the icing by creaming together softened butter and powdered sugar. Add almond extract and milk to reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. If you want that classic Crumbl look, add a few drops of the neon pink food coloring.1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoons milk, neon pink food coloring
Serving / Presentation
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are still slightly warm, but mostly cooled, spread the almond icing on top for a smooth finish.
- For the authentic Crumbl experience, chill the frosted cookies in the refrigerator before serving. This gives them that signature Crumbl texture and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Serve chilled for the best results, cutting into halves or quarters if desired due to their large size.