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The Best Crumbl Sticky Bun Cookies

Published on December 22, 2021 - Updated on June 18, 2022 by Chahinez 10 Comments

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These Crumbl sticky bun cookies are made with a soft and buttery sugar cookie stuffed with cinnamon roll filling, then covered with a homemade butterscotch caramel sauce and finished off with sweet pecans. It is a sweet cookie but it tastes so good!

Since you’re here, you need to try The Best Chilled Crumbl Turtle Cookies, Frosted Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin Cookies Copycat Recipe, Crumbl pecan pie cookies as well as the Pecan pie twice baked sweet potatoes.

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Crumbl sticky bun cookie cut in half

This week, Crumbl brought out the Sticky bun cookie again. But believe it or not, I didn’t love it. The cookie itself was so greasy and crumbly, the filling and topping made the cookie was too sweet. It was seriously overkilled. I had such high expectations because who doesn’t love sticky buns but I was totally disappointment.

Even though I didn’t love this cookie from the bakery, I knew I couldn’t make it better because I’m addicted to anything with pecans. I mean have you seen the latest Chilled Crumbl Turtle Cookies, it’s insanely good!

This is the best Crumbl Sticky bun cookie recipe ever!

I decided to play around with the base and the filling, making the cookie a little less sweet so that the cinnamon sugar filling adds to the cookie instead of making it way too sweet. I also knew that the butterscotch was gonna add a lot of sweetness so that also helped take the cookie to the next level.

All in all, I am super excited about the result of these cookies and can’t wait for you to make them at home. I truly hope you love them! If you don’t forget to let me know in the comments.

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It is balanced in sweetness.
  • These cookies can be made anytime.
  • You’ll learn to make everything from scratch, topping, filling, and cookie.
  • They are accessible to you anytime! No need to wait for Crumbl to put them out.
  • These cookies are a fun play on the all time favorite sticky bun.
Crumbl sticky bun cookies ingredients

Ingredients for this Crumbl sticky bun cookie recipe

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

  • Butter- You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this.
  • Granulated & brown sugar– The cookie uses a mix of brown and granulated sugar but we will also be using these sugars in out cinnamon sugar filling as well as in the butterscotch sauce.
  • Egg– The egg is the binding agent of this cookie recipe.
  • Vanilla– The vanilla will help bring out such a beautiful depth to these cookies.
  • Flour– You can use AP flour for these cookies.
  • Corn starch– The corn starch will keep the cookies extra tender.
  • Baking powder & baking soda– These are the leavening agents that will give some height to the cookies.
  • Cinnamon– The cinnamon is used in the cookie as well as in the filling.
  • Salt– The salt will help balance out the sweetness of these cookies.
  • Heavy cream– The heavy cream is used to make the butterscotch sauce.
  • Pecans– These are used as a topping, but trust me you don’t want skip them. They make these cookie taste just like a sticky bun!

How to make Crumbl sticky bun recipe

This is how you can make these 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 creamy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  2. Mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
  3. Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls, flatten between the palm of your hand, fill with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture and gently seal the cookie dough. Place it on the baking sheet and gently flatten it to about 1 inch in thickness.
  4. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes then bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool fully.
  5. Top each cookie with the butterscotch syrup, some crushed-up pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and enjoy!
Creamed butter and sugar in mixing bowl
Soft cookie dough in mixing bowl
Sticky bun cookie dough
Sticky bun cookie dough
Baked thick cookies on baking sheet
Crumbl sticky bun cookies

Make the cinnamon sugar filling

  • Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. This mixture will be used to fill the cookies as well as top them when they’re ready.
  • Set aside while you work on making the cookie dough.
Cinnamon sugar cookie filling

Make the butterscotch sauce

  • Melt the butter. Add in the brown sugar, salt, and heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • Bring that mixture to a simmer without stirring. Let the mixture cook at a light bubbling simmer for 2-3 minutes. Don’t overboil it otherwise it will harden too much.
  • Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla, give it a good stir and let it cool down fully while you make your cookies.
Butterscotch sauce ingredients in a bowl
Butterscotch sauce

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store Crumbl Sticky bun cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Crumbl Sticky bun cookies

Can I make small catering size pecan sticky bun cookies?

Yes! Instead of making 7 large Sticky bun cookies you can make 14 smaller ones. You will then need to bake these for 12 minutes instead of 17 minutes.

Decorate the same as if you were decorating the larger ones!

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Crumbl Sticky Bun cookie recipe

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Crumbl Sticky bun cookies

CRUMBL sticky bun cookies

Crumbl sticky bun cookies are made with a soft sugar cookie filled with brown sugar cinnamon filling and topped with butterscotch and pecans on top. Absolutely delicious!
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
chill time 15 mins
Total Time 53 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7 cookies
Calories 476 Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Butterscotch sauce ** Read notes

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon sugar mixture

  • 3 tablespoon butter softened
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cookies base

  • 1 stick butter softened ( ½ cup or 8 tbsp)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Butterscotch sauce

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the brown sugar, salt, and heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • Bring that mixture to a simmer without stirring. Let the mixture cook at a light bubbling simmer for 3-4 minutes. Don't overboil it otherwise it will harden too much.
  • Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla, give it a good stir and let it cool down fully while you make your cookies. Chill it in the fridge if needed

Make the cinnamon sugar mixture

  • Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. This mixture will be used to fill the cookies as well as top them when they're ready.
  • Set aside while you work on making the cookie dough.

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, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
  • Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls, flatten between the palm of your hand, fill with a rounded ½ tablespoon of cinnamon-sugar mixture, and gently seal the cookie dough. Place it on the baking sheet and flatten it to about 1 inch in thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool fully.
  • Top each cookie with the butterscotch syrup, some crushed-up pecans, a sprinkle of the leftover cinnamon sugar, and enjoy!

Notes

When it comes to the butterscotch sauce, you can make it homemade if you have the time by following the recipe I shared or you can also use a store-bought one.
 

How to store Crumbl Sticky bun cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 476CaloriesCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 895IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Jordan Monk

    March 29, 2022 at 11:31 am

    4 stars
    These were so good! Mine did have a little bit of a powdered taste to them and I’m not sure why, maybe it’s the flour I used or the baking powder but aside from that, the taste was almost spot on to the Crumbl sticky bun!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 07, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      Oh no!! I’m not sure what powdered taste is but I’m glad you still enjoyed these!

      Reply
  2. RC

    February 21, 2022 at 10:20 am

    Instead of freezing the dough for 15 minutes, can I refrigerate it overnight to bake the next day?

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      February 27, 2022 at 10:28 am

      Yes, you can :)!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  3. Kelly

    January 03, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Hi! I just made these and they are amazing. One question though, is that a typo for the 1 and 1/5 cups heavy cream in the butterscotch sauce? I only used half a cup based on my previous baking experience and that seemed to be the right amount. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 08, 2022 at 9:55 am

      You were absolutely right! these cookies only use 1/2 cup of heavy cream for the butterscotch sauce.
      Chahinez

      Reply
      • Daniela

        January 13, 2022 at 4:19 pm

        5 stars
        I made these cookies and they are delicious, my family tried them and they all loved it. I enjoyed doing these cookies, thank you for sharing your recipes!!

      • Chahinez

        April 11, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        You are so welcome Daniela! These are so fun huh!

  4. K

    December 27, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    These look amazing! I’m so excited that you for reverse-engineering my fave Crumbl flavor 🌟
    I wanted to make sure that there’s no lemon juice in the cookies? It is listed in the ‘how to make…” summary but I’m guessing it’s a copy-paste typo as I don’t see it elsewhere.
    Thank you for the perfect holiday recipe!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      December 29, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Hi K!
      Yes no lemon juice anywhere 🙂
      Chahinez

      Reply

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