Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe

There's something absolutely magical about biting into a warm, perfectly soft Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe. With its signature pink sugar coating and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it's no wonder these cookies have taken the internet by storm. Today, I'm sharing a copycat version of the famous Crumbl sugar cookie recipe that lets you recreate these beloved treats right in your own kitchen. Whether you're miles away from a Crumbl store or just want to save some money while satisfying your cookie cravings, this recipe is your ticket to sugar cookie heaven.

Why You'll Love This Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe

These copycat Crumbl sugar cookies capture everything that makes the original so special – the perfectly soft center, slightly crispy edges, and that unmistakable almond-vanilla flavor profile. What sets this recipe apart is its focus on achieving that signature Crumbl texture: thick, tender, and just firm enough to hold together while remaining incredibly soft. Plus, these homemade versions stay fresh for days (though they rarely last that long!).

Jump to:

• Why You'll Love This Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Pro Tips for Perfect Crumbl-Style Sugar Cookies
• Equipment For Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe
• Storage Instructions
• Top Tip
• Grandma's Magic Touch
• FAQ
• How did your Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe turn out?
• Related
• Pairing
• Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

½ cup sour cream, at room temperature

For the Signature Pink Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring
• Pink sanding sugar for decoration

Instructions

Preparing the Cookie Dough

1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the sour cream and mix until incorporated.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Shaping and Chilling

1. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop the dough and roll into balls.
3. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving ample space between each (about 3 inches).
4. Slightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand to about ½ inch thickness.
5. Refrigerate the shaped cookies for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake the chilled cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly underbaked.
3. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Making the Frosting

1. Beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream.
3. Mix in vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
4. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Decorating

1. Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of pink frosting on top.
2. Sprinkle with pink sanding sugar while the frosting is still soft.

Pro Tips for Perfect Crumbl-Style Sugar Cookies

• Room Temperature Ingredients: This is crucial for achieving that perfect texture. Cold ingredients won't cream properly.
• Don't Skip the Chill Time: Chilling the shaped cookies helps prevent spreading and ensures thick, soft cookies.
• Size Matters: Make your cookies big! Crumbl cookies are known for their generous size.
• Don't Overbake: The cookies should look slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven.
• Almond Extract: While optional, this secret ingredient gives these cookies that distinctive Crumbl flavor.

Equipment For Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe

• Stand mixer or hand mixer
• Large baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• ¼ cup measuring cup for scooping
• Wire cooling rack
• Offset spatula for frosting

Storage Instructions

• Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Unfrosted cookies can be stored for up to 5 days.
• Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
• Cookie dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months; add 1-2 minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.

Grandma's Magic Touch

You know that special something that makes grandma's cookies taste better than anyone else's? It's not just about the ingredients – it's about the love and little secrets passed down through generations. While developing this Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe, I channeled all those precious moments spent in my grandmother's kitchen, watching her make magic with just a mixing bowl and a wooden spoon. She always said, "The secret to perfect sugar cookies isn't in the recipe card – it's in the patience and love you put into each batch."

What made grandma's sugar cookies so special? She would let the butter sit out overnight to get that perfect room temperature consistency. She never rushed the creaming process, always counted exactly 42 strokes when mixing in the flour (yes, I counted!), and most importantly, she taught me that a slightly underbaked cookie is better than an overbaked one. These little details might seem fussy, but they're what transforms a good sugar cookie into a Crumbl-worthy masterpiece.

FAQ

How did your Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe turn out?

This recipe is sure to impress with its irresistibly soft texture and perfect balance of vanilla-almond sweetness. If you're a fan of creative cookie recipes, be sure to try our Lemon Cookies Recipe next – another easy-to-make yet delicious treat!

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