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The Best Chilled Crumbl Key lime Pie Cookies

Published on March 22, 2022 - Updated on April 3, 2022 by Chahinez 91 Comments

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These Crumbl key lime pie cookies are inspired by the iconic key lime pies. With a graham cracker cookie base that is topped with a homemade from scratch key lime pie filling, a dollop of whipped cream, and a wedge of lime to finish it off!

I know you will also love this Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, The Best Chilled Crumbl banana cream pie Cookies, The Best Crumbl Apple Pie Cookies with Oats, and Crumbl Pecan Pie cookies with sugar cookies

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Key lime pie cookies - Crumbl copycat

A few months ago I went to Crumbl to grab the key lime pie cookie because everyone kept asking me to remake them. Unfortunately, it was right around the time I was going to France to visit my family. After I returned, immediately, I tried to catch up but wasn’t able to.

So technically in my mind this was my sign and let me tell you…!!! It was so exciting because I remembered this cookie tasting insanely good.

This is the best Crumbl key lime pie cookies

After a few trials and errors, I was able to get this recipe just right and maybe even better since that’s always a goal of mine and I literally cannot wait for you to make

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It’s such an easy and delicious cookie.
  • This recipe is a fun twist on the popular key lime pie.
  • I can guarantee that this recipe will be one of your favorite because it was one of the most requested Crumbl copycats ever.
  • With this recipe you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite Crumbl copycat recipe year round wihout having to wait for them to bring it back, plus you will save a ton of money!
Ingredient for key lime pie cookies

Ingredients for this key lime cookies

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this key lime 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 as long as it is softened.
  • Granulated and brown sugar– This cookie uses two types of sugar to geth the right texture and sweetness
  • Egg– The gg is the binding agent.
  • Vanilla butter emulsion– The vanilla butter emulsion will help give a ittle extra depth to the cookies.
  • Flour– AP flour works great for this recipe.
  • Graham crackers– This is what will give the cookies that key lime pie crust feel.
  • Salt– Always use a little salt in your sweet treats to balance out the flavors.
  • Baking soda & baking powder– These are the leavening agents that will give the cookies a little height.
  • Cream cheese– Use softened cream cheese at room tmeperature to make the filling of the key lime pie cookies.
  • Sweetened condensed milk – This is what will sweeten and help give some body to our key lime pie filling.
  • Key lime juice & zest– This is the start of the show

Can I use regular limes instead of key limes?

It is preferable that you use the juice of key limes because it is stronger in flavor and will yield a tangy key lime pie filling.

Of course, if you don’t have that, feel free to use regular limes.

How to make key lime pie cookies at home?

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

  1. Cream the butter and both sugar together.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla butter emultion.
  3. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, graham cracker crumbls, and salt and mix just until combined.
  4. Scoop out 8 equally sized cookie dough balls.
  5. Roll them in the rest of the graham cracker crumbs, place on the prepared baking sheet and make an indentation using a tablespoon measuring spoon and bake in the oven.
  6. Pull the cookies out and make an indentation with a ¼ cup measuring up or the ottom of a glass, and bake again for 2 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool down while you make the key lime pie filling.
Creamed butter and egg in mixing bowl
Cookie dough in mixing bowl
Cookie dough rolled in graham crackers
Step by step cookie dough formation

Make the key lime pie filling

  1. Cream the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lilme zest together until combined and fluffy.
  2. Top each cookies down cookie with the key lime pie filling and enjoy!
Lime pie cookie cut in half

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store key lime pie cookies?

These cookies can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Since they are supposed to be enjoyed chilled you can pull them out whenever you want to serve them!

Cmini catering size key lime pie cookies

How to make mini Crumbl catering key lime pie cookies

Instead of making 8 large cookies, you can make 16 smaller ones. Make a well in the center of the small cookies using a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon and bake for 7 minutes. Pull the cookies out of the oven and make an indentation in the center with a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon and place back in the oven for another 2 minutes for a total bake time of 9 minutes.

Pull out the cookies, let them cool down then fill with the lime pie filling.

Can I freeze key lime pie cookies?

Absolutely! You can flash freeze them on a baking sheet for a few hours until fully solid then place them in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 1 month.

Whenever you’re ready to enjoy, let them thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours.

Key lime pie cookies

Chilled Key Lime Pie Cookies – Crumbl copycat

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Key lime pie cookies

Key Lime Pie Cookies – Crumbl copycat

These key lime pie cookies are the ultimate sweet and tangy pie cookies. They are made with a graham cookie base and a homemade key lime pie filling!
4.97 from 148 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine amerian
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 528 Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Graham cracker cookies

  • ½ cup Butter softened, salted or unsalted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla butter emulsion
  • 1 & ⅓ cup AP flour
  • 1 cup graham crackers finely crushed, about 7 sheets
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup graham crackers finely crushed, about 2 sheets

Key lime ie filling

  • 5 oz cream cheese softened
  • 5 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set it aside.
  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add in the egg and the vanilla butter emulsion and mix again.
  • Add in the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and mix just until the flour mixture disappears.
  • Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 8 equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them between the palm of your hands then roll them in the ⅓ cup of the crushed graham crackers.
  • Place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, then using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, make a well in the center of the cookie dough. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, pull the cookies out, make an indentation in the center using a ¼ cup measuring cup or the bottom of a glass then place back in the oven for another 2 minutes. Let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet for 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

key lime pie filling

  • In a stand mixer cream the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest together until combined.
  • Fill the cooled-down cookies with the key lime pie filling and chill for an hour or two to set. Top with a lime wedge and a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

How to store key lime pie cookies?

These cookies can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Since they are supposed to be enjoyed chilled you can pull them out whenever you want to serve them!

Nutrition

Calories: 528CaloriesCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 734mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Jeannette Shields

    October 06, 2024 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter lives in Utah. I live in Vermont. This is her favorite pie. Is there a way I can mail her some? If so, should I just send the frosting ingredients so she can make her own when she gets them? We don’t have Crumbl cookies where I am, so I’m looking forward to making some. I have a few of your other cookie (Crumbl) recipes I’m making for other family and friends.
    Thank you very much!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 19, 2024 at 6:19 pm

      It might be difficult to mail because the cookies could break and the cream cheese (for the filling) would have to be shipped with dry ice to stay cold. If you’re willing pay for the cold box shipment and extra bubble wrap the cookies for protection, then shipping could work. I’m excited for you to try the other recipes as well, I hope you like them!

      Reply
  2. Kamaria Vasti

    July 23, 2024 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! Ever better than Crumble!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      October 22, 2024 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  3. Wawa

    July 21, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is toooo good! But my filling turned out to be a little bit runny. Is there any way to fix it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      February 13, 2025 at 7:32 pm

      Allowing the filling to chill will help it set better!

      Reply
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