Homemade COPYCAT Pink Sugar Crumbl Cookie
A copycat version of Crumbl Cookies viral pink sugar cookie. This is a fresh thick sugar cookie topped with pink icing and it's iconic almond flavor.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional—but this is the Crumbl vibe)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 –2 drops pink gel food coloring (strawberry or rose pink!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Scoop large balls of dough (about 3 tbsp each), roll them smooth, and flatten slightly (they won’t spread a lot).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges look set and the center is still soft. Don’t overbake! Let them rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.
For the Frosting:
- Beat softened butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar in 2 additions, then add cream, vanilla, almond extract (if using), and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Mix in pink food coloring to your preferred aesthetic level 💖
- Once cookies are cooled, pipe or spread the frosting in a swirl or smooth circle on top.