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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.
Overhead shot of Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies

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. Kathy

    December 16, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 01, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed these Kathy!!
      chahinez

      Reply
  2. Erin

    November 22, 2021 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 09, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Not having to drive that far is truly a blessing!! Glad to hear that you and the little ones loved these 🙂
      Chahinez

      Reply
  3. Kamille

    November 11, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    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 😊

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      November 12, 2021 at 11:50 am

      I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it!!! So excited for you to make these for daily parties: )
      Chahinez

      Reply
  4. Chelsea

    October 21, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  5. Annie Newman

    October 12, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    i made these but everything homemade even the caramel sauce and they where amazing i am keeping this

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 13, 2021 at 9:20 am

      So happy you enjoyed these Annie!!
      Chahinez

      Reply
      • Muffin

        February 10, 2022 at 4:49 pm

        5 stars
        These are so delicious! All my friends wanted the recipe! I’ll be making these again for sure!

      • Chahinez

        April 07, 2022 at 5:08 pm

        That’s the best compliment ever!

  6. Em D

    October 10, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 21, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      So glad you loved these cookies 🙂 !

      Reply
  7. Kayla

    October 10, 2021 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 21, 2022 at 7:08 pm

      I’m so happy it did not disappoint!!! Glad you loved it!!!

      Reply
  8. Charmaine

    October 08, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I liked the cookies with and without frosting! Mine made batches larger than 8. I doubled and got about 28 cookies.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 09, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      So happy you enjoyed these, Charmaine!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  9. Hunter

    October 05, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 09, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      Love that tip you shared there, Hunter! Letting them get back to room temp makes them so much better!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  10. Chelle

    September 28, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    Soooooooo good and so easy to make!!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 21, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you so much for trusting me with your baking!

      Reply
  11. Kathy

    September 24, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    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!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you so much Kathy! I am glad to hear you used the homemade caramel recipe as well!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  12. Heather

    September 24, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good and so easy to make! Took them to work and they were a hit with everyone!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      So happy you enjoyed these, Heather! Thank you for trying them!
      Chahinez

      Reply
    • Lindsay

      October 05, 2021 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious and incredibly easy to make!!! They are my new favorite pumpkin recipe for fall!! 10/10!

      Reply
      • Chahinez

        October 09, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        So happy to hear that!!!
        Chahinez

  13. Mary

    September 24, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      I am so happy you enjoyed these!!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  14. Cami

    September 19, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy!! A perfect copycat for the real Crumbl cookie. Soft, fluffy, and delicious! I’m going to be making these all season long!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      So happy to hear that you loved them, Cami!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  15. Jacob

    September 19, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    INCREDIBLE, everyone I gave one of these cookies to was mind blown by the flavor and how good it was. highly recommend!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you so much for trying them, Jacod! So glad to hear everyone loved them : )
      Chahinez

      Reply
  16. Sarah Overly

    September 19, 2021 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 19, 2021 at 10:57 am

      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!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  17. Rebekah

    September 16, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 16, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you so much, Rebekah!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  18. Karissa

    September 16, 2021 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 16, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      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 🙂
      Chahinez

      Reply
  19. Athena

    September 12, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    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 ♡

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      I love hearing that this recipe takes nonpumpkin lovers and converts them to pumpkin fanatics! Thank you for such a great review 🙂
      Chahinez

      Reply
      • Kerri

        September 18, 2022 at 3:03 pm

        5 stars
        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

        September 21, 2022 at 1:19 am

        I’m so glad to hear they loved them Kerri!!!

  20. Sophia

    September 12, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 15, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      So happy you enjoyed these cookies, Sophia!!
      Chahinez

      Reply
    • andrea

      September 27, 2021 at 10:29 am

      4 stars
      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?

      Reply
      • Chahinez

        June 26, 2023 at 5:10 pm

        Try adding a few tablespoons of flour to help thicken the remaining dough 🙂

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