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Frosted Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin Cookies Copycat Recipe

Updated: Jun 25, 2022 · Published: Sep 10, 2021

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These Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies are the best way to welcome in the fall. They are made with a soft and thick pumpkin cookie base then topped with a smooth and luscious caramel cream cheese frosting, and dusted with pumpkin pie spice.

If you love these pumpkin cookies, you’ll also like The easiest Pumpkin banana bread, The Best Fluffy and Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Single Serve Pumpkin Mug Cake + VIDEO as well as Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie.

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Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin cookies split in half

Nothing better to ring in the fall than this Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookie recipe that the Crumbl bakery released last week. It has the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor, spices, and the smoothest cream cheese frosting. Honestly, I couldn’t be happier about September being here.

This cookie is especially special because it has a caramel cream cheese frosting. YUP! They went above and beyond to take us on this whole mouthwatering journey after each bite!

This is the best Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies

After remaking this cookie, it reminded me of The Best CRUMBL Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies but make it fall with the pumpkin and the pumpkin pie spice. So if you have tried the other recipe and loved it, you need to try this one too as soon as you can get your hands on some pumpkin puree.

This recipe has seriously set my expectation bar pretty high for the upcoming fall Crumbl cookies, so let’s see what they bring to the table these upcoming weeks, and let’s try to recreate those too!

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It’s the ultimate fall cookie recipe.
  • The cookie dough for this recipe requires no chilling time, which means you’ll have your cookies a lot faster.
  • This cookie has pumpkin in it which makes it extra fun.
  • It is similar to a snickerdoodle cookie in texture, super chewy!
  • Each cookie is topped with a caramel cram cheese so if that’s something you like, you’ll love these.
Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookie ingredients

Ingredients for this Crumbl pumpkin caramel cookies

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this pumpkin caramel cookie. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

  • Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
  • Brown sugar– The brown sugar will make these cookies extra soft.
  • Granulated sugar– The granulated sugar will help make these cookies crispy on the edges.
  • Egg yolk– Instead of using a whole egg, we’re using an egg yolk remove some of the moisture and balance out th epumpkkin puree.
  • Pumpkin puree– You will have to use a little pumpkin puree on the cookie dough. Make sure it’s pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Vanilla extract– The vanilla will give these cookies some extra depth of flavor.
  • Pumpkin pie spice– This will give the cookies a warm fall flavor.
  • Cinnamon– The cinnamon will take the cookies to the next levek.
  • Salt– Always use a little salt in your baked goods to balance out the sweetness.
  • Flour– You will need AP flour for this recipe.
  • Baking powder– The baking powder wil add extra leavening to these cookies.
  • Cream cheese– You will need to use full fat cream cheese to make the frosting.
  • Caramel– You can use either homamde caramel or store bought caramel to mix into the frosting.
  • Powdered sugar– The powdered sugar will be used ot make the cream cheese frosting.
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How to make Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies

This is how you can make these frosted pumpkin cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree.
  3. Add in the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and mix to combined.
  4. Scoop the cookie dough, palce it on the prepared baking sheet and bake.
Creamed butter and sugar
Pumpkin cookie dough
Pumpkin cookie dough balls on baking sheet
Pumpkin cookies on baking sheet
Frosted pumpkin cookies

Make the caramel cream cheese frosting.

  1. Whisk th ebutter, and cream cheese together until smooth.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar, caramel, and caramel flavoring if you decide to use that, and whisk again.
  3. Whip the mixture until light and fluffy, place it in a piping bag then frost your cookies.
  4. Dust each cookie with a little pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
Cream cheese frosted pumpkin cookies

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

HOW TO STORE crumbl pumpkin caramel COOKIES?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they have cream cheese frosting it’s better not to leave them out at room temperature.

If you do prefer to leave them out at room temperature though, you can leave them unfrosted in an airtight container, and then whenever you’re ready to enjoy, frost them and enjoy!

CAN I FREEZE frosted pumpkin COOKIES?

Absolutely! I usually prefer freezing the cookies without frosting them in an airtight container. I also freeze the frosting in a separate air-tight container. Whenever I’m ready to enjoy these cookies, I thaw both the frosting and the cookies in the fridge overnight.

Whip the frosting before piping it on the cookies and enjoying them.

Catering size pumpkin Crumbl cookies

Can I make mini catering sized cookies with this recipe?

Absolutley!

Instead of making 8 cookies, you will need to split each cookie dough ball in half, making 16 smaller cookies.

To bake these catering sized Crumbl cookies, you’ll have to reduce the baking time to 9-10 minutes!

Stacked frosted pumpkin cookies

Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies

If you made these frosted pumpkin cookies and enjoyed them, don’t forget to leave a 5-star review by clicking on the 5 stars under the title and description. It would help me a ton 

Stacked frosted pumpkin cookies

Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin cookies

These Crumbl pumpkin caramel cookies are the bestway to start the fall. Made with a thick pumpkin cookie then topped with a caramel frosting, and a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice.
4.99 from 95 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 29 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 521 Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Pumpkin cookie

  • ½ Cup Butter Salted or unsalted, softened
  • ½ Cup Granulated sugar
  • ⅓ Cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • ¼ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 & ⅔ Cup AP flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 & ½ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon

Caramel Cream cheese frosting

  • 5 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Unsalted, softened
  • 3 tablespoon Caramel Homemade or store bought
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon caramel extract optional, for stronger caramel flavor
  • Pumpkin pie spice for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper.
  • Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth, then add in the egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract and mix again to combine.
  • Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and mix just until the flour mixture disappears.
  • Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 8 equally sized cookie dough balls. Place them on a baking sheet, gently flatten to about 1 inch in thickness, and bake for 13 minutes. Let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet for 20 then transfer to a cooling rack. Let the cookies cool down to room temperature before frosting.

Make the caramel cream cheese frosting

  • Cream the butter and cream cheese using a whisk attachment for 3 minutes until smooth.
  • Add in the vanilla, caramel, and powdered sugar and whip again to combine. You can add the caramel extract in this step if you chose to use that. Whip for another 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off, frost each cookie then dust with pumpkin pie spice, and enjoy!

Notes

How to store Crumbl pumpkin caramel cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they have cream cheese frosting it’s better not to leave them out at room temperature.
If you do prefer to leave them out at room temperature though, you can leave them unfrosted in an airtight container, and then whenever you’re ready to enjoy, frost them and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 521CaloriesCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 1994IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Chiara

    November 02, 2024 at 3:18 pm

    Hello! May I ask you what is the difference between this cookies and the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (https://lifestyleofafoodie.com/crumbl-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/), since the base recipe of the 2 is different? For example in one you only use 1 yolk and less pumpkin puree, and in this one an entire egg and more pumpkin puree 🙂
    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Chiara

    October 19, 2024 at 12:29 am

    Hello! May I ask you what is the difference between this cookies and the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (https://lifestyleofafoodie.com/crumbl-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/), since the base recipe of the 2 is different? For example in one you only use 1 yolk and less pumpkin puree, and in this one an entire egg and more pumpkin puree 🙂
    Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Khrista Raymond

    October 05, 2024 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good! You could probably cut the frosting recipe in half though, i still have enough to frost another batch

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 19, 2024 at 6:20 pm

      I make the big batch for the sake of making it look like Crumbl’s, but I agree it can be a bit much. I’m glad you still enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
      • Mel

        November 15, 2024 at 6:51 am

        5 stars
        I can’t find a place to make my own comment, so I’m “replying” instead. These cookies are INCREDIBLE! I slightly underbaked them like Crumbl does, and man… the texture of the cookie and frosting together is to die for! I will say that I did not have caramel sauce, and did not feel like making it, so I left it out. The frosting is delicious without, but obviously an entire different flavor profile. This is the first of your cookies I’ve made, and I’ve got my eye in the gingerbread cookie for next time!

      • Chahinez

        February 09, 2025 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad to hear you loved the cookies. The slightly under baked trick is a great move for that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture! I totally agree, the frosting is amazing on its own too, but I’m excited for you to try the full version next time. The gingerbread cookies are a great choice, I hope they turn out just as delicious for you. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

  4. Cami

    October 23, 2023 at 5:58 am

    5 stars
    My family loves Crumble cookies, but they are so expensive! I decided to give these a try. We love pumpkin! They were surprisingly easy to make and so delicious! I can’t wait to try some other crumble recipes!😋

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      December 29, 2023 at 4:16 pm

      I’m thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed the homemade pumpkin cookies! It’s fantastic that they were both easy to make and delicious. Exploring more Crumble recipes sounds like a great plan—wishing you many more delightful baking adventures!

      Reply
  5. Emmy

    October 01, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    these are SOOOOO GOOD!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 03, 2023 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Valery

    September 27, 2023 at 9:51 am

    What is 3 & 2 cups?

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 03, 2023 at 8:22 pm

      For what part of the recipe?

      Reply
  7. cj

    September 23, 2023 at 12:50 pm

    These cookies were unbelievably delicious. My icing was really liquidy. Not sure what I did wrong.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 03, 2023 at 8:26 pm

      Sometimes when the icing has too much liquid in it just add some powdered sugar to thicken it up!

      Reply
  8. Kamea

    September 05, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious and came together in less than 30 minutes! I will be making these again for thanksgiving! I can’t wait to try the other crumbl cookie recipes you have 🙂

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 08, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you for the kind words 😊

      Reply
  9. Rebecca

    August 23, 2023 at 8:31 pm

    These were remarkable!!! My co-workers and family loved them!!! Thank you bc or sharing this recipe!! Delicious!!!!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      August 30, 2023 at 9:46 pm

      OMG thank you!

      Reply
  10. Megan

    November 04, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    Love Love love these! Such a fun fall recipe. I drizzled some caramel on top for a little extra caramel. Were a huge hit at a party I took them to

    Reply
  11. Hailey

    October 20, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    Like everything else from Chahinez, these cookies are excellent! A true crowd pleaser and perfect for fall!

    Reply
  12. Kendall

    October 19, 2022 at 11:01 am

    I was wondering what type of caramel you’re suggesting? Ice cream topping caramel? Or the little cubes made by Kraft and melted down for the frosting? I’m going to make these in the next few days with my kids. Just want to make sure I understand what you are suggesting to use in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 08, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      The caramel I use can either be Ghirardelli Caramel Flavored Sauce or my homemade caramel recipe on my blog!

      Reply
  13. Melissa

    September 28, 2022 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Excellent!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 29, 2022 at 5:56 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Wendy

        October 23, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        5 stars
        Perfect

  14. Kara

    September 25, 2022 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    SO good!

    Reply
  15. Carli

    April 15, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect cookies for fall! The frosting is to die for! These were a hit!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 17, 2022 at 11:37 am

      So glad to hear that! Carli!

      Reply
      • miranda

        July 22, 2022 at 9:48 pm

        What size cookie scoop should I use with this recipe. I don’t have one but would like to get one, do you use the same cookie scoop for all your recipes? I’ve been making a lot of cookies. Obsessed with all these delicious recipes you have!

      • Chahinez

        February 09, 2025 at 3:02 pm

        I use a scoop that would give me about 1/4 cup of cookie dough or about 4 tablespoons!

  16. Fata

    January 19, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! Great to enjoy with friends or alone. Very easy to follow and incredibly delicious. Made it with the dreaded leftover pumpkin from making a pumpkin loaf and would add it to my favorites for sure!

    It was my first failed attempt at making caramel (no fault of the recipe, I only have nonstick pots), but was still great without it.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 21, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      yes yes yes!! Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone! The caramel can definitely be tough but don’t give up on it, practice makes perfect.

      Reply
    • Krystle

      November 14, 2023 at 4:23 pm

      can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Chahinez

        December 29, 2023 at 3:28 pm

        Absolutely! I usually prefer freezing the cookies without frosting them in an airtight container. I also freeze the frosting in a separate air-tight container. Whenever I’m ready to enjoy these cookies, I thaw both the frosting and the cookies in the fridge overnight.

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