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Crumbl sugar cookies are soft and buttery cookies topped with a perfectly sweet almond icing. You are going to love this copycat recipe.
Post and recipe updated on Dec 17, 2025.
Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl is a cookie shop that has been popping up all over Utah, and now popping up across the whole country. They are known for their HUGE but insanely delicious cookies. If you don’t have a Crumbl near you, or if your crumbl addiction is starting to break the bank, I have the solution for you! These copycat cookies are just like the real thing, but so much more affordable. I actually have a giant list of all the Copycat Crumbl Recipes on my site, so go peruse, if desired.
These might just be the easiest sugar cookies you will ever make. They feature a no chill dough that you don’t even have to roll out. Which means you can go from craving to cookie in no time flat.
One of the best things about a crumbl sugar cookie is the SIZE. They are absolutely GIANT! I use a the largest scoop in this cookie scoop set (it’s the #12 scoop) to make these cookies. You can make them smaller if you would like, I have a recipe for the Catering Size Crumbl Sugar Cookies actually! But no judgement here if you tackle one of these bad boys yourself. I guarantee you will want to!
Ingredients in Crumbl Sugar Cookies
For the Cookies
- Softened Butter- I use salted butter because that is what I always have on hand. You could use unsalted if that is what you have, but you will want to add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract– Crumbl’s sugar cookie is very almond forward. If you are more of a vanilla fan, just omit the almond extract.
- Flour- All purpose flour is all you’ll need in this recipe!
- Baking Powder
For the Icing
- Softened Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Almond Extract– One of best things about a Crumbl sugar cookie is the kick of almond flavor that it has. However, if you don’t like almond extract you are certainly welcome to substitute vanilla here. Removing the almond will leave you with a really good sugar cookie, but not a signature Crumbl sugar cookie.
- Milk
- Neon Pink Food Coloring– Really you can use any color, but to get the classic Crumbl look you will need just a little bit of neon pink.
How To Make Crumbl Sugar Cookies
The Cookie
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees
- While the oven is preheating begin the cookie dough by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract and beat again until it is mixed well.
- Scrape the sides again and add the flour and baking powder. Mix again until thoroughly combined.
- Portion out the dough using a #12 scoop or about 1/3 cup of dough before gently pressing down on the cookie dough to flatten it just slightly prior to baking.
- The cookies will spread a bit as they bake, so make sure to leave room in between the cookies on the pan. I usually only put 6 cookies per pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. It is so important to not over bake these cookies! Over baking will cause your cookies to dry out, and we want a soft and chewy texture. The cookies shouldn’t brown at all. You will know they are ready when they are puffed up and no longer look wet in the middle.
The Icing
- Once they are removed from the oven, allow them to cool on the cookie sheet.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting by creaming the butter until nice and smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk until smooth and creamy. Then add 2-4 drops of the neon pink food coloring, if desired.
- Spread a thick dollop of frosting onto each cooled, cookie.
- Crumbl sugar cookies are served chilled, so if you can bring yourself to wait, chill them in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- There you have it. Crumbl sugar cookies from your kitchen, and at a fraction of the price!
If you liked this recipe, try some of these other delicious recipes!
- Oreo Poke Cake
- Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Butterbeer
- Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Crumbl Sugar Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (222g) salted butter
- 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups (456g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Sweet Almond Icing
- 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, softened
- 3 cups (321g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1-3 tbsp milk
- neon pink food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- While the oven is preheating make the cookie dough. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup (222g) salted butter, 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar
- Scrape the sides, add in the eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat until mixed.2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Scrape the sides and add in the flour, & baking powder. Mix until thoroughly combined.3 cups (456g) all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder
- Use a #12 scoop (approx 1/3 cup) to portion out the dough. Flatten each portion of cookie dough slightly with the palm of your hand prior to baking.
- The cookies will spread a bit so make sure to leave room- I tend to only put 6 cookies per pan.
- Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until the centers of the cookies have puffed up and are no longer glossy.
- Allow them to cool on the cookie sheet.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting.
- Cream the butter until smooth. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk until smooth and creamy.1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, 3 cups (321g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp almond extract, 1-3 tbsp milk
- Add 2-4 drops of neon pink food coloring, if desired.neon pink food coloring
- Spread the frosting onto each cooled cookie.
- Once the cookies have completely cooled, chill in the fridge until ready to serve. These cookies are served chilled.
Haven’t tried these yet but I plan to today. I do live in a higher altitude of UT and was wondering if the recipes needs needs to be adjusted accordingly?
Hi! I am at 4,500ft elevation!
What is a good frosting I could use so I could put in cookie bag?
You can use this crusting buttercream frosting and add in almond extract if you’d like! https://cookingwithkarli.com/sugar-cookie-frosting/
Do they have to be chilled? I have a small refrigerator so wouldn’t have room to keep them.
Nope! Crumbl typically serves them chilled, but they definitely do not have to be!
Can I make them smaller? Want to serve at a grad party with other baked goods. And want them more couple bite size.
Yes! Here’s a recipe for a catering size of the Crumbl sugar cookies: https://cookiesfordays.com/small-crumbl-sugar-cookie-recipe/
Can’t wait to try this recipe!! Will they be okay served not chilled? Looking to bring them to an outdoor party!!
yes, totally! Crumbl typically serves these cold, so that’s why it is the recommendation.
These cookies are amazing! Followed the recipe and could not believe how easy these were to make! And how delicious they turned out. Thank you for this great recipe!
Great recipe