Description
These Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated with a delightful sweet and tangy pink frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat any day, these cookies combine a tender sugar cookie base with a creamy, vibrant pink frosting that captures the iconic Crumbl flavor at home.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 stick (113g) butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
For the Dreamy Pink Frosting
- 1 stick (113g) butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (312g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring, a few drops
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl or with a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which contributes to the cookie’s softness.
- Add Oil, Egg, and Vanilla: Incorporate the vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and beat until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to keep dough tender.
- Portion the Dough: Scoop roughly 2 ½-inch diameter balls (about 130 grams each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly to shape cookies of 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes until the cookie edges are set but centers remain soft. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add milk and vanilla extract and continue mixing until achieving a thick, creamy frosting. Adjust milk or powdered sugar amounts to reach desired consistency.
- Add Pink Color: Mix a few drops of pink food coloring into the frosting until you achieve your preferred pink shade.
- Frost and Chill: Generously frost each cooled cookie with the pink icing and refrigerate for a short time to allow the frosting to set for the best texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the cookie dough to maintain a soft and tender texture.
- Flattening cookie dough balls before baking helps achieve the signature large, thick cookie shape.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of frosting.
- Adjust the frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar depending on your preference for spreading or piping.
- Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
