Decadent Copycat Crumbl Cookies
Indulge in the magic of these giant, bakery-style cookies right in your own kitchen. This recipe delivers incredibly soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet cookies, complete with your favorite mix-ins. Get ready to impress with these generously sized treats that capture the essence of a popular gourmet cookie shop.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
9 to 11 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes (including cooling)
Servings
Makes 12-15 large cookies
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Why This Recipe Delivers
- Achieves that signature Crumbl-style soft, chewy texture with slightly crispy edges.
- Customizable with endless mix-in possibilities, allowing for personalized flavors.
- Yields generously sized, impressive cookies perfect for sharing or special occasions.
- Relatively straightforward baking process for a stunning gourmet result.
- The aroma of these baking cookies will fill your home with pure bliss.
Ingredients
- 226 grams (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 220 grams (1 cup) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) pure vanilla extract
- 360 grams (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 7.5 grams (1.5 teaspoons) baking powder
- 2.5 grams (0.5 teaspoon) fine sea salt
- 250-300 grams (1.5 cups) chocolate chips or other desired mix-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, M&M's, white chocolate chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking, though the original recipe suggests ungreased sheets for a specific texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and significantly pale in color, typically 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for incorporating air, which contributes to the cookies' light and chewy texture.
- Add the large eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then, stir in the pure vanilla extract until just combined. Overmixing at this stage can lead to tough cookies.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt until thoroughly combined. This ensures that the leavening agent and salt are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add about one-third of the flour mixture at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined before adding the next portion. Stop mixing as soon as no streaks of flour remain; overmixing develops gluten, which can make cookies tough.
- Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, using a spatula. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough without crushing them. This ensures every bite has a burst of flavor.
- Drop generous portions of dough, approximately 60-70 grams (2-3 rounded tablespoons) each, onto your prepared cookie sheets. Space them at least 5-7 centimeters (2-3 inches) apart, as these cookies will spread considerably.
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft and underbaked. This ensures a wonderfully chewy interior. Do not overbake!
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for at least 5 minutes. This allows them to set up and prevents them from breaking when transferred. After 5 minutes, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Large cookie scoop (optional, for even sizing)
- Wire cooling rack
Essential Success Tips
- Ensure all cold ingredients (butter, eggs) are at true room temperature. This allows them to cream together properly, resulting in a smooth, emulsified dough that yields tender cookies.
- Measure your flour accurately. Too much flour will result in dry, crumbly cookies. Weighing flour using a kitchen scale (360g) is the most precise method.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added. Mix only until just combined to prevent gluten development, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Watch your baking time closely. These cookies are meant to be slightly underbaked in the center for that signature gooey, chewy texture. Pull them from the oven when the edges are set and lightly golden, even if the center seems soft.
- Give your cookies enough space on the baking sheet. These cookies spread quite a bit, and crowding them will cause them to bake unevenly or stick together.
Professional Cooking Secrets
- For an even richer flavor and deeper color, lightly toast your flour before using it. Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 150°C (300°F) for 5-7 minutes, then cool completely. This mellows the raw flour taste.
- If you want to enhance the chewiness and prevent excessive spreading, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, before baking. This allows the ingredients to fully hydrate and the butter to firm up.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the warm cookies immediately after baking can elevate their flavor, creating a delightful sweet-and-salty contrast.
Notes
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked and cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Variations: Feel free to swap chocolate chips for any other mix-ins like white chocolate, peanut butter chips, chopped candy bars, or even a swirl of dulce de leche before baking.
- Cookie size: For smaller, more traditional cookies, reduce baking time slightly to 7-9 minutes and adjust yield accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my cookies spread too much?
Excessive spreading can be caused by butter that's too soft (or even melted), an oven that isn't hot enough, too little flour, or not chilling the dough. Ensure your butter is just softened, not greasy, and verify your oven temperature with a thermometer.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! The cookie dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Chilling the dough can actually enhance the flavor and texture of the cookies. Allow it to come closer to room temperature for easier scooping before baking.
What's the best way to get uniformly sized cookies?
Using a large cookie scoop (about 3-4 tablespoons capacity) is the best way to ensure consistent sizing for these giant cookies. This helps them bake evenly and look professionally made.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: Approximately 380-420 per cookie, Protein: 4g, Fat: 20-25g, Carbs: 50-55g (Estimates vary based on exact mix-ins and cookie size)
Allergy Information
Contains dairy, eggs, and wheat (gluten). Depending on mix-ins, may also contain soy (chocolate chips) or nuts. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum.
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