Copycat Cookies: Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix

If I had to choose a pie to eat for the rest of my life it would be Key Lime Pie. I love the sweet and sour flavors along with the graham cracker crust. I also really love that it tastes like a tropical vacation in the comfort of your own home. This time of year when we are still having snow {in April} a recipe like these Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookie is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The graham cracker cookie is super moist, the filling has just the right amount of tang and every single bite has me feeling the warm breeze under a palm tree. Make them for yourself so you can have all the feels.

3 Reasons to LOVE a Key Lime Pie Crumbl Cookie

• Amazing lime flavor! You will flip over the wonderful lime flavor in this amazing cookie. The key lime juice in the filling is so awesome.
• Perfect graham cracker cookie and the best part is that they start with a cake mix. Now don’t get me wrong. I love a good graham cracker crust but a graham cracker cookie! They are what dreams are made of.
• Awesome Key Lime Pie in a cookie form. I love it when I can turn a dessert into a cookie and this might just be my favorite of all-time.

Ingredients Needed for your Crumbl Key Lim Pie Cookies

• Vanilla Cake Mix-The perfect starting point for these delicious graham cracker cake mix cookies.
• Brown Sugar-Adding additional brown sugar to the graham cracker cookie dough gives it a wonderful flavor.
• Graham Crackers-Be sure to either purchase or use your food processor to create very fine crumbs.
• Butter-One of my favorite baking ingredients!
• Eggs-A couple are added to help hold the ingredients together and give them a nice soft texture.
• Cream Cheese-Added to the key lime filling for a nice zesty and creamy touch.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk-An ingredient that works perfectly with the tanginess of the key lime juice.
• Key Lime Juice-A good key lime dessert would be lost without this ingredient.
• Powdered Sugar-For a bit of extra sweetness.

How to make Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookies with a Cake Mix

1. Combine the cake mix, brown sugar and graham crackers in a large bowl. Whisk to combine the ingredients.
2. Add the melted butter and eggs.
3. Mix using an electric mixer to combine the ingredients until you have a thick dough.
4. Use a 1/4 measuring cup to make mounds of dough. Form into discs and place 6 onto a silicone {or parchment} lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from the oven and immediately use the bottom of a drinking glass to form an indentation into the middle of each cookie.
5. Once the cookies are cooled, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with a hand held mixer until smooth. Next, add the lime juice and powdered sugar, continue to mix until you have a smooth and creamy filling.
6. Add the mixture to a piping bag and pipe the filling into the indentations {or spoon the filling}.
7. Add whipped topping to a piping bag fitted with a star attachment and pipe a small amount into the middle of each cookie.
8. Finish with a wedge of lime and enjoy!

3 Tips for the BEST Crumbl Cookies

• Use very fine graham cracker crumbs. I prefer to purchase them already in the crumb form at the grocery store. They are in the same section as the pie filling and ready made pie crusts.
• Soften the cream cheese before using. When the cream cheese isn’t softened correctly the filling will not be wonderful and silky smooth.
• Don’t over bake the cookies. Over baking is something that can really affect the overall outcome of the cookies. When you use a cake mix you need to be extra certain that you don’t over bake them.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to store Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookies

The best way to store Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookies is in the refrigerator. They should be in a single layer and will stay fresh for up to 4 days.

Can I use fresh lime juice for these Key Lime Cookies?

Yes, you can absolutely use fresh lime juice. You can however, find key lime juice in the grocery store and it sure saves a lot of time. Lime juice can be found in the juice aisle next to the lemon juice.

Can I use regular lime juice instead of key lime juice?

Regular lime juice is a great substitute for key lime juice if you can’t find it. There is a bit of a difference in taste, as key limes are a bit more tart and have a stronger taste than a regular lime would have.

How do I make a mini Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookie?

It is easy to make these Giant Copycat Crumbl Key Lime Pie Cookies into mini versions. Start by using 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie mound, form into a disc and bake for 7-9 minutes.

Make the indentation of a tart shaper or a smaller object and fill as directed. The recipe will make 20-22 mini Key Lime Pie Cookies.

Can I freeze Key Lime Pie Cookies?

You can freeze Key Lime Pie Cookies for up to 3 months. I would suggest freezing the cookies and then filling them with the key lime filling after defrosting for the freshest and best texture.

Do I make the indentation in the Key Lime Pie Cookies before or after baking?

The best way is to make the indentations after the cookie is baked because otherwise the space will bake flat. Once you pull the cookies from the oven, take the bottom of a drinking glass and press down to create an area where you can fill it with the delicious key lime filling.

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