The Ultimate Crumbl Cookie Recipe: Soft, Irresistible, and Bursting with Flavor
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Summary:
Indulge in the magic of Crumbl cookies with this ultimate recipe that will take your baking skills to the next level. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with delightful flavors, ensuring that every bite is a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to special celebrations, these cookies promise to impress everyone who takes a bite. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating Crumbl cookies that are just as good as the ones from the popular bakery, if not better!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 large cookies
Calories per Serving: 280
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment Needed:
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for added flavor)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or add your favorite mix-ins such as M&Ms, white chocolate chips, or crushed Oreos)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional, if you want to get creative with the icing)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the oven is at the right temperature once your cookie dough is ready to bake. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for an easy cleanup and to ensure the cookies bake evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This step is essential to evenly distribute the baking soda and salt throughout the flour, ensuring that your cookies rise evenly when baking. Set this bowl aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can take about 2 to 3 minutes. The creaming process incorporates air into the dough, giving the cookies their light, chewy texture.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, making sure to beat well after each addition. This ensures that the eggs are fully incorporated into the dough. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using), mixing until the dough is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Gradually Add the Dry Ingredients
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. Once the flour mixture is incorporated, your dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
Step 6: Stir in the Chocolate Chips (or other mix-ins)
Fold in the chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins) using a spatula. Be sure to distribute the chips evenly throughout the dough for that perfect burst of flavor in every bite.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough onto the Baking Sheet
Using a large cookie scoop or two tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. If you prefer larger, Crumbl-style cookies, use a bit more dough per cookie.
Step 8: Bake the Crumbl Cookies
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Keep a close eye on the cookies toward the end of the baking time to prevent them from overbaking. If you like your cookies extra chewy, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
Step 9: Cool the Crumbl Cookies
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This allows them to set before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Let the cookies cool fully before frosting them.
Step 10: Make the Frosting
While the cookies are cooling, it’s time to make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk or heavy cream to adjust the consistency to your liking. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Step 11: Frost the Crumbl Cookies
Once the cookies are cool, frost them generously with the buttercream frosting. You can spread it with a spatula or pipe it on for a more decorative touch. If you want to get creative, add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting to match the theme of your event or just to make them look even more delicious.
Step 12: Enjoy!
Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving these decadent cookies. Share them with friends and family or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. These Crumbl-style cookies will keep everyone coming back for more!
Notes:
- Softness: These cookies are meant to be soft, so don’t worry if the dough seems a little sticky when you’re scooping it onto the baking sheet. The cookies will spread slightly during baking, creating a wonderfully soft texture.
- Customization: Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins. You can substitute chocolate chips for other candies, crushed nuts, or even chunks of brownies to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Frosting Options: While vanilla buttercream is classic, you can try different frosting flavors, such as chocolate or peanut butter, to match the cookies’ flavor profile.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to 24 hours before baking for an even thicker and chewier texture. Just let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping it out to bake.
Conclusion:
These Crumbl cookies are guaranteed to be a hit wherever you go! With their soft, chewy texture, delicious flavor, and creative frosting options, they’re perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply as a treat to enjoy with your family. Whether you stick to the classic chocolate chip or experiment with your own mix-ins, this recipe will ensure your cookies turn out as decadent and mouthwatering as those from the famous bakery. For more baking inspiration, check out our guide on perfecting homemade chocolate chip Crumbl cookies for a truly sweet experience.
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The Ultimate Crumbl Cookie Recipe: Soft, Irresistible, and Bursting with Flavor
Equipment
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional for added flavor
- 1 cup chocolate chips or add your favorite mix-ins such as M&Ms, white chocolate chips, or crushed Oreos
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Food coloring optional, if you want to get creative with the icing
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the oven is at the right temperature once your cookie dough is ready to bake. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for an easy cleanup and to ensure the cookies bake evenly.
- Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This step is essential to evenly distribute the baking soda and salt throughout the flour, ensuring that your cookies rise evenly when baking. Set this bowl aside.
- Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can take about 2 to 3 minutes. The creaming process incorporates air into the dough, giving the cookies their light, chewy texture.
- Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, making sure to beat well after each addition. This ensures that the eggs are fully incorporated into the dough. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using), mixing until the dough is smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Gradually Add the Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. Once the flour mixture is incorporated, your dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Step 6: Stir in the Chocolate Chips (or other mix-ins)
- Fold in the chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins) using a spatula. Be sure to distribute the chips evenly throughout the dough for that perfect burst of flavor in every bite.
- Step 7: Scoop the Dough onto the Baking Sheet
- Using a large cookie scoop or two tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. If you prefer larger, Crumbl-style cookies, use a bit more dough per cookie.
- Step 8: Bake the Cookies
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Keep a close eye on the cookies toward the end of the baking time to prevent them from overbaking. If you like your cookies extra chewy, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
- Step 9: Cool the Cookies
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This allows them to set before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Let the cookies cool fully before frosting them.
- Step 10: Make the Frosting
- While the cookies are cooling, it’s time to make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk or heavy cream to adjust the consistency to your liking. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Step 11: Frost the Cookies
- Once the cookies are cool, frost them generously with the buttercream frosting. You can spread it with a spatula or pipe it on for a more decorative touch. If you want to get creative, add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting to match the theme of your event or just to make them look even more delicious.
- Step 12: Enjoy!
- Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving these decadent cookies. Share them with friends and family or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. These Crumbl-style cookies will keep everyone coming back for more!
Notes
Customization: Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins. You can substitute chocolate chips for other candies, crushed nuts, or even chunks of brownies to create your own unique flavor combinations.
