These chilled Crumbl sugar cookies are absolutely life-changing. They are soft, thick, melt in your mouth, and absolutely delicious. Each one is topped with a cloud of smooth almond flavored sugar cookie pink icing. There is nothing better than this copycat Swig sugar cookie recipe to celebrate spring!
I know you will also love these Easy Chocolate Chip Crumbl Cookie Cups, Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies, and even these Crumbl snickerdoodle cupcake cookies! They are all inspired by the Crumbl bakery and are some of our most popular Crumbl copycat recipes here on the blog!
Imagine a sweet thick and butter sugar cookie topped with a luscious pink almond frosting, Now imagine that melting in your mouth with every bite you take. Well, these Crumbl sugar cookies are just that.
This copycat recipe is one of the most popular cookies on the site. Of course, I have a lot more Crumbl Cookies copycat recipes where that came from but at the same time, simple sugar cookies are my jam!
The best Crumbl sugar cookie recipe with almond pink icing EVER!
Now, this specific cookie is made to stay soft-chilled or at room temperature to provide you with that full CRUMBL cookie experience. It has a slight almond-flavored frosting that makes it taste extra luxurious.
What are CRUMBL cookies ?
CRUMBL cookies or CRUMBL bakery is a cookie bakery that started out in Utah. It was started by two cousins that loved cookies so much that they wanted to share that with the world. The craziest and most fun part about how this company came about is how they came up with their recipes.
They would go to gas stations, and other public places and share cookies with random people who asked them which cookie they preferred. Each time, they would change one ingredient in the cookies and then ask again until they came out with THE PERFECT COOKIE!
Today, we’re on a quest to make out the perfect almond pink chilled sugar cookie and I think we nailed it!
Why do you need to make these sugar cookies?
- They’re the perfect Crumbl copycat recipe
- Each cookie will be giant, just like the ones you would get at Crumbl. They are also thick and chewy.
- The sugar cooking frosting has a hint of almond for very luxurious cookies
- They are made with very simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.
- This recipe will help you save money as a batch of these can cost quite a lot! Plus it can be a fun little baking activity to do at home on weekends!
How do Crumbl cookies taste like?
Chilled Crumbl sugar cookies taste like the most perfect sugar cookie you’ve ever had in your life. They are topped with a silky smooth pink almond frosting too, YUM! With each bite, you will get the perfect union between a soft lightly sweetened sugar cookie and a creamy, sweet, almond frosting. It’s just perfect!
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Ingredients for giant sugar cookies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these chilled sugar cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You will need to use unsalted butter for these cookies as well as for the frosting. Make sure it is softened.
- oil– The vegetable or canola oil is used to keep the cookies moist even after baking and chilling.
- Granulated and powdered sugar– This sugar cookie uses both granulated sugar and powdered sugar for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Egg– You will need one large egg at room temperature.
- Vanilla and almond extract– The cookie from Crumbl has hints of vanilla and almond so we use both to make the best copycat recipe out there!
- Flour– All-purpose flour works great for this recipe.
- Salt– I always use a bit of salt to my baked goods to balance out the sweetness.
- Cream of tartar– The cream of tartar is used alongside the baking powder to add a little height to these cookies as well as keep it extra soft.
- Baking powder– The baking powder is the leavening agent for this cookie recipe.
- Heavy cream– The heavy cream is used to get out pink sugar cookie almond frosting to the right consistency.
- Pink gel food coloring– I used the Wilton pink food coloring to get the pink color in the frosting.
How to soften butter quickly?
Since this copycat Crumbl sugar cookie recipe uses softened butter, here are a few tips to soften your butter quickly.
- Cutting method- Cut your butter into smaller cubes to allow it to soften quicker.
- Microwave and water method- Microwave a cup of water for 1-2 minutes or until really hot. Place your butter on a plate then remove the hot water from the microwave and place the plate of butter in there. Quickly close the microwave door and let it sit there for 10 minutes to soften.
- Grating method- Grate the cold butter with a cheese grater and let it sit for a few minutes to soften.
Variations and substitutions
- If you don’t love almond extract just use more vanilla instead. It will still be super delicious and rich without that almond flavoring.
- Want to make these Crumbl sugar cookies for a gender reveal party or any other party that doesn’t involve pink frosting? You can use any gel food coloring for that frosting.
How to make Crumbl sugar cookie copycat recipe
This is how you can make your own Crumbl sugar cookies at home too! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!.
- Cream the butter, oil, and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- Mix in the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking powder and mix just until combined.
- Scoop out 9 equally sized cookie dough balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet, then flatten to about ½ inch in thickness.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven, and let them cool completely before frosting them.
What size scoop does Crumbl use?
For these copycat crumbl cookies we are using a large cookie scooper which holds about ¼ cup of cookie dough or about 4 tablespoon of cookie dough.
Of course, you can make them even bigger if you’re trying to somewhat Crumbl does. Their scoops hold about ⅓-1/2 cup of cookie dough, making these HUGE cookies!
Make the pink almond frosting
- Cream the butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract until combined.
- Mix in the heavy cream and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in the pink gel food coloring and mix.
- Frost the cookies generously and enjoy!
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Crumbl cookies cost?
They are pretty pricey! You can get one cookie in their little pink boxes for about $4-$5 or you can buy their larger 4 cookies pink box for about $14-$15.
Of course, they have larger boxes and even catering options which will cost more of course.
Tips to make the best almond sugar cookies with frosting
Here are a few helpful tips to make your life easier!
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for this recipe– Room temperature ingredients are crucial for these cookies because that will affect how your cookies flatten out once you smash them!
- Don’t flatten your cookies too much- When you smash your cookies, you want them to be at about 11/2 inch in thickness, nothing less. This will keep them super soft and melt in your mouth in the center!
- Let your cookie cool fully before topping them with the frosting- Make sure that your cookies are fully cooled down before frosting or the frosting will melt and you will end up with a soupy mess and not so pretty cookies!
How to store these frosted sugar cookies?
These sugar cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
So whenever you’re ready to enjoy the cookies, place them in the fridge overnight to thaw!
Can I make Gluten Free Crumbl sugar cookies?
Absolutely!
You can make this recipe using the Arthur King Flour 1:1 Gluten-Free flour or the 1:1 Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free flour as well!
Does the dough need to be chilled?
No, it doesn’t. These cookies are called chilled sugar cookies because they can be served chilled and will taste absolutely magical! So they do not require you to chill your cookie dough before baking, just after!
How many cookies should I bake per pan?
Depending on the size of your baking sheet you can either do 6 for the large baking sheets or 2 for the smaller ones. Also, these cookies don’t spread too much but they still need some room to expand slightly and allow the heat to circulate properly.
Pink chilled CRUMBL sugar cookies
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Giant chilled CRUMBL sugar cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 & ⅓ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar optional, so if you don't have it no worries!
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Pink sugar cookie almond icing
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream Cold
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract Use another ¼ teaspoon if you want more almond flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement pape and set aside.
- Cream the butter, oil, sugar, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking powder and mix until combined, using a large cookie scoop (¼ cup- 4 tbsp), scoop out 9 equally sized cookie balls, place on the prepared baking sheet then using your hand flatten to about ½ inch in thickness.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes then cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack fully before frosting. Don't worry if the cookies look underbaked, they will continue baking as they cool.
Make the pink almond sugar cookie frosting
- In a large bowl or in a stand mixer bowl using a paddle attachement, cream the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Add in the heavy cream and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in a tiny bit of pink gel food coloring using a toothpick, mix, then check the color. Add more if you want something brighter.
- Generously spread the almond sugar cookie frosting on the chilled cookies and serve or chill some more before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for this recipe– Room temperature ingredients are crucial for these cookies because that will affect how your cookies flatten out once you smash them!
- Don’t flatten your cookies too much- When you smash your cookies, you want them to be at about ⅓-1/2 inch flat, nothing less. This will keep them super soft and melt in your mouth in the center!
- Let your cookie cool fully before topping them with the frosting- Make sure that your cookies are fully cooled down before frosting or the frosting will melt and you will end up with a soupy mess and not so pretty cookies!
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Jill
Just made them as a Christmas gift for my best friend whose favorite Crumbl cookie is this one. She was thrilled and absolutely loves these. My husband and I are enjoying them, as well. Thank you for helping make her Christmas extra special.
Chahinez
I’m glad the cookies were a hit! Thank you for making the recipe!
Ashley
Perfect! I added 2 cups of flour- other than that, followed the recipe to a T, and they are a great Crumbl copy cat 🙂
Chahinez
Thank you!
Sheila
Made exactly as stated and turned out absolutely amazing and delicious! Nice soft cookie that baked up huge and the frosting was a hit!
Chahinez
That’s awesome! Thank you for trying out the recipe!
Marla N
AMAZING COOKIES!!! My friend and i made these and they were so good, we’re making them again
Chahinez
Thank you so much!
Peyton
This was so much fun to make! I made it with my friends and they came out perfect! We ate them all in a day 😅 they were so soft! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Chahinez
You’re welcome! I’m glad y’all had so much fun making it 😁
Sarah
Made these today, but it’s fall and I was craving maple/fall spice flavors so I switched out the almond for maple extract in the icing (and added a little fall spice) and did only vanilla in the cookies. But everything else I did according to the recipe exactly
…Ah-Mazing! The texture is crumble cookie all the way and the icing is delicious and decadent. This will be going into my cookie rotation! I love the traditional almond/vanilla sugar cookie flavors, but will likely try some other ones too…maybe honey lavender (!!!)
Chahinez
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the crumbly texture. I’m glad it’s in your rotation. Thanks for making the recipe!
S
Had high hopes after seeing the amount of reviews but it tastes NOTHING like Crumbl sugar cookie. The sugar cookie tastes like flakey dough cookie, needs more sugar
Chahinez
Are you sure followed the recipe correctly?
Shannon
These are super good, nice and thick like Crumbl! I might add a bit more sugar next time. The frosting was really good, I think I added a little too much Almond extract, but still delicious. I cooked at 290 for 14 minutes like a previous comment stated and they were perfect! Will definitely make these, again!
Chahinez
Thank you so much!
Lindsey
They’re honestly perfect! Thanks
Chahinez
You’re welcome!
Lisa
I made this recipe for a Fourth of July celebration as directed, except I did use salted butter because that is what I had on hand. I cut the additional salt amount in half. I did feel that my dough was just a tad dry, as it was losing some of its cohesiveness when scooping. I would probably start with 2 cups of flour next time and add 1 tablespoon at a time. I also used a small scoop and baked for seven minutes. They looked so cute and everyone loved them, even though I hadn’t put them in the fridge yet. I had the chilled one this morning and it was even better!
Chahinez
Thanks for trying out the recipe!
Nikki
This recipe was so delicious my whole family loved it! Thank you so much 🙂
Chahinez
You’re welcome!
Tina
Um, they were super flat and see through when I made them. Not like the pictures at all. And the dough balls came out more like frosting. What did I do wrong? Too little flour????
Chahinez
It might be the how you prepared the ingredients. The ingredients have to be room temp because it can affect the way the cookies flatten out. I hope this helps 🙂
Jill
I can’t wait to try these!! Question – salted or unsalted butter?
Chahinez
Unsalted butter 🙂
Sarah
Does the dough need to chill in the fridge before baking?
Chahinez
This dough doesn’t need to chill before baking.
Erica
Has anyone made these as smaller cookies? If so how long to did bake them for?
Chahinez
You can make smaller ones and bake them for about 2 minutes less!
Krysti
These are the best sugar cookies. They have a soft texture and delicious icing! Always a hit!
Chahinez
Wow, thank you for the kind words 🙂
Kari R
I’m not much of a baker and I’ve always been intimidated by sugar cookies. Mine seem to always be oily, or too crisp or crumbly. NOT THESE!! They were soft, chewy, not too sweet but sweet enough. They didn’t crumble and they weren’t so oily that they left a film in your mouth! Will definitely make these a favorite and may even contribute a double recipe to a baby shower!
The recipe made exactly 9 cookies and exactly enough icing for those 9 cookies.
Highly recommend!
Chahinez
That’s awesome! Thank you for trying out the recipe 😁
Natalie
I used to work at CRUMBL and they actually bake their cookies at 290° for 16 minutes except chilled cookies are 14 minutes
Chahinez
Wow, that’s awesome! Thank you for the info!
Julie
these cookies are delicious. I’m always on the lookout for a better sugar cookie.
I finally found it. So easy to make and so worth the time.
Chahinez
I’m glad you finally found the one! Thanks for trying out the recipe!😁
Marsha
Made this recipe today, followed it exactly. The dough is crumbly, not smooth like it appears in the picture.
Chahinez
If you haven’t used a kitchen scale, it is possible that you overmeasured your dry ingredients. It is always best to use the metric measurements to ensure that your cookies turn out just like the ones in the photos.
Libby
Could I leave out the almond ingredients? My daughter is allergic.
Chahinez
Hi Libby! You definitely take out the almond ingredients and use substitutes 🙂
Denise S
I absolutely love this recipe! Taste just like the inspiration cookie. I’ve made them 12 times in 2 weeks!! I made smaller cookies and let everyone try one. Then I had a ton of requests from family and friends for more, hence the other 11 times. Just did a triple batch for tonight’s Christmas party. All of the crumble inspired recipes have been winners. I’ve tried so many delicious recipes from your IG. Thanks!
Chahinez
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!😊
Tera
Could you use milk instead of the heavy cream for the icing recipe?
Chahinez
Yes you can! Using whole fat milk will add extra richness as well if you have that.