Crumbl Cookies Cream Cheese

When you crave something thick soft and satisfyingly sweet these Crumbl cookies bring a bakery treat right to your kitchen. Their melt-in-your-mouth interior pairs with a luscious cream cheese frosting you can swirl as high as you please. The whole process feels like a celebration whether for a special dessert table or when you need an extra touch of cheer.

When I first saw the line outside Crumbl’s storefront I had to see what the fuss was about. Baking these cookies at home gives me that nostalgic treat without leaving the house—and they always disappear faster than I expect.

Gather Your Ingredients

• Brown sugar: provides moisture and a caramel like flavor. Look for fresh soft brown sugar for the best crumb
• White sugar: adds sweetness and helps get those golden edges
• Butter: use a quality real butter for depth of flavor and melt it fully so the dough blends smoothly
• Egg: binds everything and enriches the cookie
• Vanilla extract: choose pure vanilla for warmth and aroma
• Plain flour: gives body to the cookies. Sift or fluff your flour first for accuracy
• Cornflour (cornstarch): makes these cookies extra tender
• Baking soda: encourages spreading and softness
• Baking powder: gives a bit of loft for that classic look
• Salt: balances the sweet and enhances all the flavors
• Butter for frosting: let it fully soften at room temperature for the smoothest icing
• Cream cheese: full fat is best for tang and creamy texture
• Icing sugar: sift well to prevent lumps in your frosting

How to Make It

Make the Cookie Dough:

Whisk both brown and white sugars with fully melted butter until the mixture is lightened and almost glossy. This helps the cookies hold their shape and get the right texture

Add Egg and Vanilla:

Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract making sure everything is smooth and no streaks remain. This gives the dough a rich color and flavor from the start

Combine Dry Ingredients:

Sift the plain flour cornflour baking soda baking powder and salt together then fold gently into your wet mixture. The dough should come together without overmixing which keeps the cookies tender

Shape and Chill Dough:

Weigh or scoop 50 gram balls of dough roll them gently in your hands and space well on a lined baking sheet. Chill for a full hour so the cookies do not overspread in the oven

Bake the Cookies:

Bake at 175 degrees Celsius for about twelve minutes or until just golden at the edges but still pale in the center. Cool completely on the tray this makes them extra soft and chewy

Mix the Frosting:

Whisk softened butter and cream cheese together for a full five minutes until very light and fluffy. Gradually add icing sugar then finish with vanilla extract for a bright creamy consistency

Decorate:

If desired add a few drops of food coloring and whisk again for even color. Fill a piping bag or use a spoon to swirl frosting on each cooled cookie then top with festive sprinkles for bakery flair

I absolutely love the way the cream cheese frosting melts just slightly into the cookie base. Growing up we would pipe big swirls and cover them with rainbow nonpareils before sharing at every family birthday. These quickly became our favorite baking tradition.

Flavor Boosters

Crumbl cookies keep their tenderness if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you frost them first let the icing set uncovered for about an hour before stacking. You can also freeze the baked cookies unfrosted by layering parchment between each one and wrapping tightly

For a gluten free version swap plain flour for your favorite blend. Margarine can replace butter in a pinch but the taste will not be quite as rich. Neufchâtel cheese can stand in for cream cheese if needed just be sure it is at room temperature

Serving Suggestions

Try pairing these cookies with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a summer treat. Around the holidays sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies or cinnamon sugar. If you love a little crunch add toasted pecans or walnuts to the dough just before rolling

Creative Twists

Thick frosted cookies have become a mainstay of American celebration desserts only rising in popularity with the rise of bakery style chains. Crumbl’s flavor rotating model inspired countless copycats. Baking these at home lets you control every flavor and coloring

Swap the food coloring and sprinkles for holiday colors or even floral petals come spring. In autumn try adding a pinch of pumpkin spice or orange zest to the dough or frosting. A little lemon zest in the icing brings a bright twist for warmer months

Bake these cookies once and you may find they become your favorite homemade treat. Soft thick and frosted they make every day a little more special.

Common Questions About the Recipe

→ How do you achieve a soft cookie texture?

Chilling the dough before baking and using a combination of brown and white sugars ensures a soft, crumbly texture.

→ What makes the frosting extra creamy?

Whipped butter and cream cheese result in a light, creamy frosting that's easy to spread or pipe.

→ Can the dough be made ahead of time?

Absolutely! Prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor and texture.

→ Do the cookies need to cool before frosting?

Yes, allow cookies to cool completely so the cream cheese icing sets nicely and doesn't melt.

→ Is it possible to add toppings?

Yes, decorate with sprinkles or colored icing for extra fun and visual appeal after frosting.