The Best Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies

This is the best Crumbl pumpkin cake cookie recipe

Anyone else going in full throttle on anything and everything pumpkin because it is technically the last month of it being socially acceptable? Well, don’t worry you’re not alone.

Alongside all the other pumpkin recipes I’ve been sharing, I decided to add this beauty to the mix. This Crumbl pumpkin cake cookie is very resemblant to these Crumbl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies in texture but instead of having chocolate chips mixed in the dough, it is frosted with a lightly sweetened, super creamy cream cheese frosting then topped with mini chocolate chips.

If you’re looking for a different dessert to make this Thanksgiving season, these are for you then!

Why you need to make this recipe!

• It tastes just like a pumpkin cake.
• This recipe is so easy to make.
• It embodies fall in the most perfect way!
• These cookeis are frosted with the. most luscious homemade cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients for this Crumbl pumpkin cake cookies

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

• Pumpkin puree– Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Those are two different things.
• Butter– You will need melted butter, it can be either salted or unsalted.
• Egg– One large egg at room temperature will bind everything together.
• Vanilla extract– The vanilla will add extra depth of flavor to the cookies.
• Dark brown sugar & granulated sugar– This cookie recipe combines two sweeteners to add extra spice and depth of flavor.
• Flour– All purpose flour works great for this recipe.
• Baking powder– The baking powder will add a little height to the cookies.
• Pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger– To make these cookies spiced just like the Crumbl cookies, we will be using a blend of spices.
• Salt– Always use a little salt to balance out the flavor of your cookies.
• Mini chocolate chips- The mini chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended! Make sure to use really good quality chocolate.

How to make Crumbl pumpkin cake cookies

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

1. Mix the pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
2. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix just until combined.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
4. Scoop out 12 equally sized cookie dough balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet, gently flatten, and bake in the preheated oven.
5. Let the cookies cool down for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to cool down fully before frosting.

Cream cheese frosting

• In a stand mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and continue whipping for 4-6 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
• Place the frosting in a piping bag with a round piping tip and pipe the frosting on top of the cooled-down cookies. Decorate each cookie with mini chocolate chips and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

HOW TO STORE THESE PUMPKIN cake COOKIES?

You can store these cookies in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to bring them down to room temperature before enjoying the cookies again.

CAN I USE HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE INSTEAD OF CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE?

I don’t recommend using homemade pumpkin puree because it will be wetter and will change the texture of these cookies. The best option is the solid-packed pumpkin that you find in stores in cans.

CAN I MAKE MINI CATERING SIZED CRUMBL PUMPKIN cake COOKIES?

Of course! Instead of using a large cookie scooper you can use a smaller cookie scooper or about 2 tablespoon of cookie dough batter, place it on a baking sheet, gently flatten, and bake for 9-10 minutes.

This way you will have 24 smaller pumpkin cookies rather than 12 large ones.

Crumbl pumpkin cake cookies

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