Crumbl Cookies Recipe
A soft and chewy Crumbl Cookies recipe with a buttery sugar cookie base and signature pink almond frosting. A perfect copycat to make at home.
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter, softened (113g)
1/2 cup superfine sugar (caster sugar)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch fine sea salt
== Pink Almond Frosting ==
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened (57g)
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp whole milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
optional vanilla bean paste
few drops pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 284°F (140°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.Add the egg and vanilla bean paste and mix until smooth.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.Scoop out 80g of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten to about 2 inches thick.Place cookies on the baking sheet, spaced well apart.Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are set and centers are pale and soft.Remove from oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before frosting.For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar and milk.Mix in almond extract and pink coloring; add vanilla if desired.Once cookies are fully cool, frost with a swirl using a piping bag or spatula.
Notes
– For best results, use **softened butter**, not melted. This ensures your cookies remain thick and chewy like the original Crumbl Cookies.
– Always bake these cookies at a **low temperature (284°F / 140°C)**. High heat will cause browning, while Crumbl-style cookies should be pale and soft.
– You can substitute **vanilla bean paste** with **pure vanilla extract**, but the paste adds a richer, more authentic flavor to this Crumbl Cookies recipe.
– Not a fan of almond extract? Feel free to use all vanilla in the frosting, or try coconut extract for a unique twist.
– Cookies will continue baking slightly after being removed from the oven. Don’t wait for golden edges—look for soft centers that are just set.
– Store cookies in an **airtight container** at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.
– For a bakery-perfect swirl, use a piping bag with a round or star tip. Frost only once cookies are fully cooled.
– This Crumbl Cookies recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for parties or gift boxes!