Copycat Cookies:Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix
The first Crumbl cookie I ever tried was the Chilled Sugar Cookie and that is all it took…I was totally hooked. As a cookie enthusiast I am always on the lookout for delicious cookies. Now every time I go somewhere with a Crumbl storefront you can bet that I will be there trying their newest creation. For all of the other days of the year when I am craving a Crumbl cookie a copycat recipe works great. This Crumbl Copycat Chilled Sugar Cookie recipe is amazing if I do say so myself. The best part is that the recipe starts with a cake mix, so they are super easy to bake.
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Why are Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies so Good?
Crumbl Sugar Cookies are so good for a number of reasons. First of all the texture of the cookie is spot on. The sugar cookies are soft but don’t fall apart and thick but not not too thick. Plus, Chilled Crumbl Sugar Cookies are huge! If you love cookies {like I do} you can eat the whole thing or they are large enough to share.
The Crumbl Sugar Cookies also have a unique flavor. The addition of almond extract in both the cookie and the frosting give them a subtle but wonderful almond taste.
Ingredients Needed for your Crumbl Cookies
- White Cake Mix-The perfect start to these awesome cake mix sugar cookies.
- Cornstarch-Added to give the cookies a tender texture that Crumbl Cookies are known for.
- Butter-An ingredient in both the cookie and the frosting, butter gives the cookies a rich taste everyone loves.
- Butter Flavored Shortening-Using a butter flavored shortening gives the cookies the butter flavor we want with all of the advantages of shortening.
- Eggs-Added to help bind the ingredients together and for texture.
- Vanilla Extract-Gives the cookies a subtle flavor.
- Almond Extract-Added to both the cookies and frosting for that unique and subtle flavor that makes Crumbl Sugar Cookies stand out.
- All Purpose Flour-Helps give the cookies more structure.
- Powdered Sugar-Added to the frosting for sweetness.
- Milk-A ingredient used to thin out the frosting and make it spreadable.
- Pink Food Coloring-It doesn’t take much to get the iconic pink color of the Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies.
How to make Crumbl Copycat Sugar Cookies with a Cake Mix
1. Combine the white cake mix, cornstarch and all purpose flour in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together to combine. Add the softened butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract to the dry mixture and cream together using a hand held {or stand} mixer. The dough will be a nice thick consistency.
2. Use a ¼ cup to measure out cookie dough onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet.
3. Form the cookie dough mounds into round discs, baking 6 cookies at a time.
4. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies are baked through but not over baked. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Continue baking the 2nd batch.
5. Once the cookies are completely cool, start making the frosting. Combine the butter, powdered sugar and almond extract in a medium bowl and mix together on a low speed using a hand held {or stand} mixer. Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk in order to get a nice spreadable consistency. Add a small amount of pink food coloring and mix until it is evenly distributed.
6. Frost the top of each cookie and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
5 Pro Tips for the BEST Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie
- Whisk the dry ingredients before adding the wet ingredients. Doing this will help all of the ingredients incorporate together well and give you a nice cookie dough.
- Don’t over mix the cookie dough. Over mixing the cookie dough will add air to the dough which is not something we want when creating a denser cookie.
- Keep all of the cookies the same size. Use a 1/4 measuring cup so that all of the cookies come out the same size and bake evenly in the oven.
- Don’t flatten the cookies too much. If you flatten the cookies too much then they will brown more than a traditional Crumbl Sugar Cookie.
- Cool the cookies completely before frosting. When you frost the cookies while they are warm the frosting will melt.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do Crumbl Cookies need to be refrigerated?
Not all Crumbl Cookies need to be refrigerated but most of them will keep longer when refrigerated. These Copycat Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies are best served chilled, so I would suggest refrigerating them before serving and after.
If you prefer to have cookies at room temperature be sure that they are in an airtight container at room temperature. Just remember that cookies will not last as long at room temperature.
Can you freeze Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze Crumbl Sugar Cookies! They will freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
The best way to freeze the cookies is to lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours {or until frozen}. Then take the frozen cookies and place them in a container {or zipper bag} and continue to freeze for up to 3 months.
This method helps because each cookie is individually frozen. That allows you to easily take only a few cookies out at a time. Plus, the frosting will not stick to the other cookies.
Can I make smaller Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies?
You can make small Crumbl Cookies by using a medium cookie scoop. Bake for 8-10 minutes and follow the rest of the instructions as directed.
This will provide you with 22-24 smaller cookies that are more like the catering sized Crumbl Cookies you can order.
Does the cookie dough need to be chilled?
No, the cookie dough does not need to be chilled. If you prefer to chill the dough, I would scoop the dough first, then chill and bake as directed. Note: The cookies may take a minute or two longer to bake when the dough is cold from the refrigerator.
How many Crumbl Copycat Cookies do I bake per pan?
I would not bake more than 6 cookies per baking sheet. These are large {1/4 cup} cookies and so they need room to spread and bake. If the cookies are too close together they will not bake into the nice round cookies that you are hoping for.
If you decide to bake smaller cookies you could bake 8-10 cookies per baking sheet.
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Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie
- 1 box white cake mix {15.25 ounces}
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup butter {softened}
- ½ cup butter flavored shortening
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Almond Buttercream
- ½ cup butter {softened}
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3 Tablespoons milk {to thin}
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
Sugar Cookie
- Combine the white cake mix, cornstarch and all purpose flour in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together to combine.
- Add the softened butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract to the dry mixture and cream together using a hand held {or stand} mixer. The dough will be a nice thick consistency.
- Use a ¼ cup to measure out cookie dough onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet. Form the cookie dough mounds into round discs, baking 6 cookies at a time.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies are baked through but not over baked. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Continue baking the 2nd batch.
Almond Extract
- Once the cookies are completely cool, start making the frosting. Combine the butter, powdered sugar and almond extract in a medium bowl and mix together on a low speed using a hand held {or stand} mixer. Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk in order to get a nice spreadable consistency. Add a small amount of pink food coloring and mix until it is evenly distributed.
Assembly
- Frost the top of each cookie and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
