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If you love the soft, bakery-style Crumbl Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies with creamy cinnamon sugar and tangy cream cheese frosting, this copycat version delivers the same warm, melt-in-your-mouth experience at home. These cookies are thick in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and finished with a swirl of frosting and extra cinnamon sugar, just like the real bakery treat.
When Crumbl brought this cookie back to their menu, I knew I had to recreate it. After testing and tweaking, this version delivers that signature soft texture and rich flavor without needing a trip to the bakery.
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Words can’t describe how amazing these are!
They come out thick, soft, and chewy. they cookie base is not too sweet but the cream cheese frosting is the cherry on top, it gives it that sweetness that it needs and it just goes so well perfectly together. Although I always need to make double the recipe! And they usually come out to 14-15 cookies every time I make 2x the amount and they still come out pretty big!
Table of Contents
- What Makes Crumbl Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies Different?
- Why You’ll Love This Copycat Recipe
- How These Cookie Taste
- Ingredients for this Snickerdoodle cupcake cookie recipe
- How to make CRUMBL snickerdoodle cupcake cookies
- How to store snickerdoodle cupcake cookies?
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating Tips
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- CRUMBL Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies Recipe
What Makes Crumbl Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies Different?
Unlike traditional snickerdoodles, Crumbl’s version is thicker and softer, almost like a cupcake-shaped cookie. Instead of being rolled thin, the dough is gently pressed before baking to create that signature bakery-style thickness. They’re then topped with a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting and finished with cinnamon sugar for the perfect sweet and tangy balance.
Why You’ll Love This Copycat Recipe
- Soft, thick bakery-style cookies just like Crumbl
- Balanced cinnamon flavor with tangy cream cheese frosting
- One-bowl cookie base = less cleanup
- Freezer-friendly for make-ahead baking
- Smaller batch option so you don’t have to make a full dozen
How These Cookie Taste
- Slightly crisp edges
- Soft & thick like the Crumbl original
- Warm cinnamon sugar flavor
- Cream cheese frosting balanced with cookie sweetness
Ingredients for this Snickerdoodle cupcake cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You will need butter for both the cookies base as well as the cream cheese frosting.
- Granulated & brown sugar– this cookie recipe uses both brown and granulated sugar to give you the softest cookie ever.
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent of this cookie recipe.
- Vanilla extract– The vanilla extract will add a little subtle vanilla flavoring.
- Flour– You will need All purpose flour for this recipe.
- Baking soda & baking powder– The baking powder and baking soda will give some height to your cookie recipe.
- Cream of tartar– The creamf of tartar will give you that iconic snickerdoodle texture.
- Cinnamon– The cinnamon is one of the main flavor profiles of snickerdoodle cookies.
- Salt– The salt will help balance out the sweetness of this cookie recipe.
- Cornstarch
- Cream cheese– Full-fat cream cheese makes the frosting rich and smooth.
- Powdered sugar- The powdered sugar is used to make the cream cheese frosting as well.
How to make CRUMBL snickerdoodle cupcake cookies
This is how you can make these cookies at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter brown sugar and granulated sugar together.
- Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the flour, corn starch, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the flour mixture disappears.
- Using a cookie scooper, scoop out equally sized cookies dough balls, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture, place on a baking sheet, gently press to about 1 inch in thickness, and bake in the preheated oven.
- Make the cream cheese frosting while the cookies are cooling by mixing the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Frost your cookies, and sprinkle with the leftover cinnamon-sugar and serve.
How to store snickerdoodle cupcake 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!
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Tips
For the most authentic Crumbl-style finish, roll the cookie dough generously in cinnamon sugar before baking. Don’t just lightly coat, press the dough ball gently into the mixture so it fully adheres.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little more cinnamon sugar on top right after frosting. That final dusting gives the cookies that signature bakery look and enhances the warm cinnamon aroma.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
If you don’t have the cream of tartar don’t be scared, you can still enjoy these giant snickerdoodle cookies.
Use lemon juice at a 1:2 ratio. So for every 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, you’ll need to use 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Instead of adding it with the dry ingredients, you can add it with the vanilla and egg and mix everything together then continue with the recipe.
Crumbl Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies are officially served warm. They feature a soft, cinnamon-sugar cookie base topped with cream cheese frosting and an extra dusting of cinnamon sugar, creating that fresh-from-the-oven experience Crumbl is known for. For the most authentic bakery-style result at home, enjoy these cookies slightly warm with the frosting added right before serving.
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.
These are indulgent bakery-style cookies and aren’t considered low-calorie. They’re perfect as an occasional treat, especially when shared with family and friends.
Yes, you can enjoy the snickerdoodle cookie base on its own. The frosting adds a tangy sweetness, but the cookie can be served plain or with a simple cinnamon sugar coating.
Yes! Freeze the baked cookies (without frosting) for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and add the frosting before serving for the best texture.
CRUMBL Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies base
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon sugar mixture
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cream cheese frosting
- 5 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1- 1 & 1/2 cup powdered sugar Add another 1/2 cup if the frosting seems too thin
Instructions
Make the cookie dough
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt until the flour mixture disappears.
- Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls and top them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten to about 1 inch in thickness. (Read make the cinnamon-sugar mixture below to see how to make it)
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes then let the cookies sit on the baking sheet until fully cool.
Make the cinnamon sugar mixture
- Mix the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Roll the cookie dough balls in this cinnamon sugar before baking. (save the rest of the cinnamon sugar for later)
Make the cream cheese frosting
- Cream the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thin to pipe, add the extra 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix again.
- Fill a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the cream cheese frosting and pipe the frosting all around to create a beautiful swirl design, sprinkle with the leftover cinnamon sugar, and enjoy.
Notes
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When using the “2x” or “3x” button in the recipe card, the flour and powdered sugar measurements may display in a slightly confusing format (e.g., “2 & 1 cup” instead of “3 cups”). Here’s the correct breakdown:
- 2x flour = 3 cups
- 3x flour = 4 ½ cups
- 2x powdered sugar = 2–3 cups (depending on frosting thickness preference)
- 3x powdered sugar = 3–4 ½ cups
- For minis, use about 3 tablespoon of dough per cookie and reduce bake time to 7–8 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
AWESOME!!!
Thank you so much Olivia!
I made these and they were absolutely amazing!! Super easy, great recipe, and 10/10 recommend
Thank you so much for sharing this with me! So glad you loved them 🙂
Chahinez
best cookies ever ! even better than crumbl itself! great for the whole family to enjoy!
Thank you so much for sharing Ella! I’m very glad that everyone loved them 🙂
Chahinez
these cookies are so good !! they taste just like crumbl! i will definitely be making these again !!
Thank you so much for trying them out Vanessa!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
Okay, these were INSANE good! I’m a pretty harsh critic. Great job with this recipe. Like another reviewer, I almost didn’t frost these but it takes the cookie to the insane level. Way to go!
I am so happy to hear that Jennifer!
Chahinez
I was wanting to make these and just wondering how many cookies i can make with one batch?
This makes 7 large cookies!
Chahinez
these are the best cookies i’ve ever had!! the whole family loved them!! you have to make them right away!! 😍🍪🤍
So glad to hear that the whole family loved these Ashley!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
These were so amazing! tasted just like crumbl!
So happy to hear that you tried these snickerdoodle cookies and loved them Taylor!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
Do you think the frosting recipe would work with whipped (spreadable) cream cheese instead of the block cream cheese? I usually have spreadable on hand.
You might have to add a little extra sugar to get it to the right consistency because spreadable is usually wetter. Hope this helps.
Chahinez
10/10 I will definitely be making these again.
Yay! Thank you so much for letting me know you tried these and will definitely be making them again Paige!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
i love love love these!
– layla!
Thank you so much for the review Layla! I’m so glad you loved these copcyat cookies!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
This recipe is everything and more, can’t express how delicious they were! I didn’t catch this Crumbl flavor so I can’t compare to the real thing, but now I feel like I don’t even need to. The cookie was so perfectly soft and doughy. I definitely recommend storing the cookie at room temp and frosting them when ready to eat.
Storing them at room temp and frosting them before eating is the best thing to do. It makes the cookie feel fresh every time. So happy to hear you loved these cookies, Vee!
Chahinez
These came out absolutely perfect! So delicious 🙂
So happy to hear you enjoyed these Kate!
Chahinez
Love the snickerdoodle cookie
You’re too kind! I’m so happy you loved this recipe 🙂
Chahinez
I loved this cookie! I will definitely be making it again!!
Thank you so much for sharing Hailey! so glad to hear you liked it 🙂
Chahinez
So yummy and fun to make 🥺 will be back for more recipes!
Thank you so much for letting me know! So happy to hear you enjoyed these 🙂
Chahinez
These cookies are everything!!! So amazing! My whole family loved them! Is the nutrition listed for one cookie?
So happy everyone enjoyed these! and yes, they are for one cookie!
Chahinez
love love love this recipe and the baker!!! these cookies were delish and i will definitely be making them and all the others again! so so good! i just love all of her recipes! can’t wait to see more of them!🤍
Thank you so much Ellie! I am so happy to hear that you made these cookies and loved them 🙂
Also thank you so much for the kind words, I truly appreciate it 🙂
Hi, I made this recipe and I got 8 nicely sized cookies. They are DELICIOUS I gave some to family and they agreed. The snickerdoodle cookie is great alone but the cream cheese frosting really pulls it together 🙂 also I’d recommend adding slightly less powdered sugar to the frosting so you better control the sweetness level but other then that it came out great.
Thank you so much for trying these, Haley! I’m so glad to hear that your family loved these cookies too. As for the sugar, that’s the perk of making these at home! You can control the amount of sugar you add it 🙂
Chahinez
Hello! Just curious if this requires salted or unsalted butter? Thank you!
You can use either salted or unsalted butter.
Chahinez
when i tell you chahinez has the most SPOT ON crumbl cookie recipe, she does. Im no baker,but when i made these cookies they were delicious! Maybe not my best frosting job😂 but besides my horrible decorating job they were delicious😍 if anyone ever has any questions chahinez is so quick to respond back to a message and has taught me new tricks for a new batch in the future! The cinnamon flavor on these are delish and the base is so soft.5/5!
Thank you so much, Bryanna! I’m always here to help, and I’m seriously over the moon that your cookies turned out amazing 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!
Chahinez
This may be my fave one yet!! 😍
I’m so happy to hear that!!
Chahinez
Great cookie! I was skeptical and re-read the recipe like ten times to make sure I wasn’t missing a wet ingredient but these were spot on.i accidently cooked mine for a couple minutes longer so they are extra crumbly but the cream cheese frosting holds it all together well!
I am so happy to hear you gave this recipe a chance! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Chahinez