Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies: Copycat Giant

Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies replicate the bakery’s giant, soft sugar cookies with buttery texture, colorful Christmas sprinkles, and fluffy cream cheese frosting. These oversized treats chill before baking for perfect spread and serve 12 massive cookies in 30 minutes total.

Why This Recipe Works

Chilled dough prevents spreading for signature thick centers. Cake flour creates tender crumb. Almond extract adds subtle sophistication. Cream cheese frosting pipes beautifully with stiff peaks. Festive jimmies add crunch without color bleeding.

Ingredients & Prep

Cookies:

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Christmas sprinkles for topping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt; set aside.
  2. Beat butter and sugar 2 minutes until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix dry into wet until dough forms; fold in sprinkles. Chill 1 hour.
  4. Preheat 350°F; scoop ¼-cup balls onto parchment-lined sheets. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges set. Cool completely.
  5. Beat frosting ingredients to stiff peaks; pipe generously. Top with sprinkles.

Flavor Variations

VariationKey Add/SwapResulting Twist
Pink AlmondAlmond extract + pink dyeCrumbl classic
GingerbreadGinger + molassesSpiced holiday
ChocolateCocoa powder in doughFudgy depth
LemonLemon zest in frostingCitrus brightness

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 3 days; freeze frosted up to 1 month.

FAQs

Spread too much?
Chill longer; use cold baking sheets.

Frosting runny?
Chill 15 minutes; add more powdered sugar.

Dry dough?
1 tsp cream prevents cracking.

Conclusion

Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies deliver bakery wow at home festive oversized bliss.

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Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies: Copycat Giant

Soft, thick Crumbl-style Christmas sugar cookies topped with smooth pink almond frosting. These festive cookies are buttery, tender, and perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or gifting.

  • Author: ssam
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 14 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • Cookies:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • 5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • 6. Scoop dough into large balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet.
  • 7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  • 8. Cool cookies completely.
  • 9. For frosting, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, cream, almond extract, and food coloring.
  • 10. Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overbake cookies should stay pale and soft.
  • Chill dough for 20 minutes if spreading too much.
  • Store frosted cookies in the fridge for best freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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