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.
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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.
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.
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!
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree.
- Add in the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and mix to combined.
- Scoop the cookie dough, palce it on the prepared baking sheet and bake.
Make the caramel cream cheese frosting.
- Whisk th ebutter, and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar, caramel, and caramel flavoring if you decide to use that, and whisk again.
- Whip the mixture until light and fluffy, place it in a piping bag then frost your cookies.
- Dust each cookie with a little pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
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.
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!
Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies
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Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin cookies
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
- ¾ 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
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Kathy
Hubba hubba, out of all Chahinez’s remakes of cookies I’ve tried (I’m going to try them all) this was my favorite. The cream cheese and the caramel! Definitely more work intense if you make your own caramel but sooo worth it.
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed these Kathy!!
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Erin
Wow! Just wow! This recipe was spot on crumbl but I didn’t have to drive 40 minutes each way! My kids loved helping make them! Pure heaven when you bite into these!
Chahinez
Not having to drive that far is truly a blessing!! Glad to hear that you and the little ones loved these 🙂
Chahinez
Kamille
My daughter and I were looking for a pumpkin cookie recipe for the fall season, we decided to make this recipe and I’m sooo glad we did!! Absolutely delicious, I’m going to bring these to all my family parties this year. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 😊
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it!!! So excited for you to make these for daily parties: )
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Chelsea
Wow the frosting on these cookies is to die for! I made homemade caramel which ended up being so easy. I love pumpkin and wished the cookies had a little more pumpkin flavor, but overall we loved these.
Annie Newman
i made these but everything homemade even the caramel sauce and they where amazing i am keeping this
Chahinez
So happy you enjoyed these Annie!!
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Muffin
These are so delicious! All my friends wanted the recipe! I’ll be making these again for sure!
Chahinez
That’s the best compliment ever!
Em D
I’ve never actually had a Crumbl cookie, so I can’t compare…but I love this recipe! So good! Soft and chewy. Delicious! They turned out beautifully!
Looking forward to trying more recipes!
Chahinez
So glad you loved these cookies 🙂 !
Kayla
I knew I wanted to find a recipe to recreate these the second I tried them from Crumbl & this recipe did NOT disappoint! Such an easy recipe to follow & It was pretty much identical to the original cookie. I’ve already used this recipe a handful of times & everyone who’s tried them, loves them! Can’t wait to see more recipes 🙂
Chahinez
I’m so happy it did not disappoint!!! Glad you loved it!!!
Charmaine
Great recipe! I liked the cookies with and without frosting! Mine made batches larger than 8. I doubled and got about 28 cookies.
Chahinez
So happy you enjoyed these, Charmaine!
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Hunter
I tried making these after recently having the pumpkin caramel cookies from Crumbl and they were so similar to the real thing!! The recipe was super easy to follow and the cookies turned out delicious 😋
I stored my cookies in the fridge but would take them out about half an hour before eating them, because I liked the texture of the cookie better at room temperature!
Chahinez
Love that tip you shared there, Hunter! Letting them get back to room temp makes them so much better!
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Chelle
Soooooooo good and so easy to make!!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trusting me with your baking!
Kathy
The frosting on these is 👌🏻 I love that it’s a very simple cookie and used the fool proof caramel recipe by Chahinez as well! Love her recipes!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much Kathy! I am glad to hear you used the homemade caramel recipe as well!
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Heather
These were so good and so easy to make! Took them to work and they were a hit with everyone!
Chahinez
So happy you enjoyed these, Heather! Thank you for trying them!
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Lindsay
These are delicious and incredibly easy to make!!! They are my new favorite pumpkin recipe for fall!! 10/10!
Chahinez
So happy to hear that!!!
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Mary
So amazing and easy to make. I’m going to be making these the entire Fall season! The cookies were super moist and the frosting so delicious on top. 1000/10.
Chahinez
I am so happy you enjoyed these!!
Chahinez
Cami
So yummy!! A perfect copycat for the real Crumbl cookie. Soft, fluffy, and delicious! I’m going to be making these all season long!
Chahinez
So happy to hear that you loved them, Cami!
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Jacob
INCREDIBLE, everyone I gave one of these cookies to was mind blown by the flavor and how good it was. highly recommend!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying them, Jacod! So glad to hear everyone loved them : )
Chahinez
Sarah Overly
Beyond good is such an understatement. These are dangerous. So so good. I’m damn near tempted to try all the recipes you ever make just to try it.
Chahinez
Hey! That’s a great reason to try all the recipes. ou can try one cookie and give the rest out to friends and family!
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Rebekah
Absolutely delicious and beautiful!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much, Rebekah!
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Karissa
These were so good and so easy to make. I was a little nervous because the dough seemed too wet, but I just went with it and they turned out perfect. Make sure to take them out of the oven after the time it says, they will seem to soft, but they continue to cook on the tray as they are cooling down. The frosting is really the star. I used Bon Appetite’s homemade salted caramel sauce in it. It was smooth and the most delicious frosting I’ve ever tasted. I put them in the fridge and ate some the next day and they were still delicious. I’m excited to try more of the Crumbl copycat recipes.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for such a thorough review!! I’m glad you enjoyed them and I’m so happy to hear that frosting was top notch 🙂
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Athena
This is my favorite cookie from Crumbl and I’m so happy I can make it at home now! These were so easy to make and taste even better than Crumbl!! My boyfriend isn’t a pumpkin fan but he adores these cookies, I had to put them away before he ate the entire batch lol. Highly recommend making these ♡
Chahinez
I love hearing that this recipe takes nonpumpkin lovers and converts them to pumpkin fanatics! Thank you for such a great review 🙂
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Kerri
My girls and I made these for their troop’s service project to give to our local disable adults who work in our community. We obviously made extra so the kids could try some and they are delicious! My kids went nuts for them. Thanks for the recipe.
Chahinez
I’m so glad to hear they loved them Kerri!!!
Sophia
these were so good!! i didnt use carmel extract, but on some of them i added a carmel swirl on top, very nice finishing touch (: overall delicious!
Chahinez
So happy you enjoyed these cookies, Sophia!!
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andrea
love the recipe!! but cannot for the life of me figure out how to keep my cookies from spreading when i bake them. any tips?
Chahinez
Try adding a few tablespoons of flour to help thicken the remaining dough 🙂