There’s just something magical about those oversized Crumbl cookies crispy edges, melty centers, and that bakery-fresh aroma that fills your whole kitchen. And guess what? You can recreate that goodness at home with this Crumbl Cookie Copycat recipe that’s so good, it might just start your own family bake-off tradition!
Perfect for birthdays, school parties, or a cozy afternoon baking with the grandkids, this cookie is equal parts comfort food and crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those huge cookie recipes that feels fancy but is secretly easy. We’re talking soft-baked, thick, chocolatey joy… made with simple ingredients like cake flour, brown sugar, and love.
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🍪 Today’s Recipe: Chocolate Chip Crumbl Cookie Copycat
Serving Versatility:
These bakery-style cookies can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, gifted in cute boxes for Grandparents Day food ideas, stacked tall on a best birthday treats dessert tray, or enjoyed solo with your favorite mug of tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups cake flour (for that signature soft bite!)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chips to press on top before baking
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the cold butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop large dough balls (¼ cup each), place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Press a few extra chips on top if you like the Cookies and Dreams copycat look.
- Bake 9–11 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Let cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a rack. Enjoy warm or cooled!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🕒 Cook Time: 10 min
🕒 Total Time: 20 min
🍪 Makes: 12 large cookies
🔥 Approx. Calories: 350 per cookie
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- ✅ Quick prep – just 10 minutes of mixing and scooping!
- ✅ Uses budget-friendly, pantry staples
- ✅ Perfect for cookie bake off ideas or gifting
- ✅ Soft, thick texture thanks to cake flour
- ✅ Totally customizable with your favorite mix-ins!
🍪 A Note on Technique:
Crumbl-style cookies are all about texture. That’s why we use cold butter and cake flour to keep the dough sturdy yet soft. Scooping large portions gives you that gorgeous bakery feel without needing special equipment.
🎉 Serving Suggestions:
- With milk as an after-school snack
- On a dessert tray for the best birthday treats
- Wrapped with ribbon for Grandparents Day food gifts
- With sprinkles for a festive twist
👩🍳 Pro Tips for Cookie Success:
- Don’t overbake! Take them out when they still look slightly soft in the center.
- Want that bakery look? Add extra chips on top before baking.
- Use cake flour for a tender texture (or sub 2 Tbsp cornstarch per cup of AP flour).
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes if your kitchen is warm.
🧊 Storage & Reheating:
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, pop a baked cookie in the microwave for 8–10 seconds for gooey magic.
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Final Thoughts from Emma:
These Crumbl Cookie Copycat treats are pure cookie joy soft, gooey, and perfectly oversized. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just because it’s Tuesday, they bring a little sweetness to every moment. Big, bold, and baked with love just how Grandma would’ve liked it. 🧡
Got a cookie flavor you’ve been dreaming of copycatting? Drop it in the comments I’m always up for a fun kitchen adventure! Planning a cookie bake off soon? Be sure to save this to your Call Cookie Recipes board.
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Crumbl‑Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- Stand or hand mixer
- Cookie scoop (½ cup)
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups salted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 ¼ cups all‑purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (~2–3 min).
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla; mix until incorporated.
- In separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop ½ cup dough balls, press to form rough tops, place 6/cookie sheet. Chill 30 min.
- Bake 12–15 min until edges set and tops show crags. Add extra chips atop.
- Cool on sheet for 10 min, then remove to rack.