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Crispy and chewy, with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and toffee bits these Copycat Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies are a cookie lover's heaven!
Okay, I have to be honest. I've never tried any of the famous Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies and they're not even available at this time. But I have had several other varieties of Crumbl cookies in the past few months and was a little disappointed. I'm wondering if the company's gotten a little too big and commercialized. To me, the quality has gone... which is not unusual when a small mom-and-pop (in this case, two cousins) operation grows into a large nationwide corporation.
There's nothing disappointing about these crispy, chewy oatmeal cookies though. They're studded with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and toffee bits and finished off with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. The best part is that they're HOMEMADE with ingredients you get to pick the quality of. That's why I think it's fair to call them Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies. When you take the first bite, I'm quite certain you'll agree. Or, if you're like me, and haven't ever tried a Crumbls rendition of this recipe, you'll think these rank right up there with the best cookies ever!
What are Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies?
As mentioned above, Crumble Cookies is a chain that started back in 2017. Two cousins got together and opened a cookie store in Logan, Utah. The popularity of their cookies spread like wildfire and it wasn't long before they were opening stores across the U.S.
I know Mom's Recipe Cookies is a strange name but the long-standing family recipe apparently originated with someone's mom. Crumbl describes them as having "a little taste of something that everyone will love - warm oatmeal, semi-sweet chips, toffee, peanut butter chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt."
So there you have it. I adapted this Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies from an online recipe that had tons of great reviews. As always, I've tried to simplify the method without compromising the quality. All you'll need is a bowl and a heavy-duty spatula or wooden spoon... no mixer is needed!
Double the recipe for gifting!
I love to double this recipe so we can enjoy a few and have plenty to give away. We've created a pretty label to add to our gifts to make them extra special. We've given lots of boxes of these Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies away and everyone eyes light up when they see the box with the festive label and vibrant ribbon. One friend even texted that she had enjoyed one for breakfast! (They do have oatmeal in them so it's legal.)
We're happy to share these labels as well as links for the boxes and labels. To receive a PDF for the labels and instructions on how to print them on your own computer, simply scroll to the bottom of this post and let us know in a comment that you'd like to receive them. Within the next day or two you will find them in your inbox.
If you're a Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies fan and have been missing this variety, here you go! If you've never tried the Crumbl version, you're going to fall in love with these delicious sweet treats. Either way, make a batch ASAP - it won't take long before your home will be smelling like a fine bake shop!
Café Tips for making these Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies
- Because this is a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe, the butter should be VERY soft. Leave the butter to sit at room temperature for several hours or use a microwave at 10% power (for 1 to 4 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave) to soften your butter.
- These cookies freeze well both before and after baking. To freeze the dough balls, place them on a plate or a sheet pan and freeze them uncovered for an hour. Then transfer to a ziplock back or airtight storage container.
- If you freeze them after baking, allow them to cool completely first then store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer. Thaw completely before serving. We like to warm them for 5-10 seconds in the microwave for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
- This recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips. Sometimes I use both mini and regular-size chips but that's completely optional.
- This recipe also calls for peanut butter chips and toffee bits. You can both find peanut butter chips and toffee bits in the baking aisle of most larger grocery stores in the same area where chocolate chips are stocked. Both are also available online.
- If you decide to double this recipe (I often do this), make sure to use a LARGE bowl to make things easy.
- I use a 3-tablespoon retractable scoop for medium-size cookies (45-50g for those of you who like to weigh). Feel free to go larger or smaller.
- I like to sprinkle these cookies with a little shower of flaky sea salt when they emerge from the oven for a sweet/salty gourmet touch. I use Maldon Flaky Sea Salt (the choice of chefs all over the world). It's a finishing salt so you only need a tiny bit to enhance the flavor of both sweet and savory dishes before serving. To use flaky sea salt, grab a small amount between your thumb and forefinger. Rub your fingers together to crush the salt a bit as you lightly sprinkle the tops of the cookies (or whatever you're using it on).
- If you find your cookies are getting too brown on the bottom before the tops are a nice golden brown, your oven may run a little hot on the bottom. You can remedy this by baking the cookies on two stacked sheet pans rather than one.
- One last thing and this is optional - sometimes cookies will spread in the oven and get irregular in shape. Refrigerating them for 15 minutes before scooping up the dough helps but they still may spread a bit or lose shape. I like to check these cookies at right around 12 minutes. If they've spread and/or aren't nice and round, I use a metal spatula to push any irregular shaped cookies back into a nice round circle. This is also the time you can add a few extra chips and toffee bits to the top of the cookies for a pretty garnish. Then return the cookies to the oven to finish baking. (If I'm lazy or in a hurry, I garnish the cookies with just a sprinkle of toffee bits. They still come out really pretty!)
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Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup very soft butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips, more for garnish, if desired
- ½ cup peanut butter chips, more for garnish, if desired
- ½ cup toffee bits, more for garnish, if desired
- flaky sea salt, for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the very soft butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir until creamy and well-combined.
- Add the egg and stir again until light and fluffy. Add the baking soda, salt and cinnamon and stir until incorporated.
- Mix in the flour then the oats and stir to combine. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure all of the dry ingredients are incorporated and there are no pockets of flour or oats.
- Lastly stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and toffee bits. The dough will be stiff but keep working it until all the chips and bits are nicely distributed. Refrigerate the dough for 10-15 minutes. (This short chill time will help the dough from spreading a lot in the oven.)
- Using a retractable scooper or a spoon, scoop up the cookies onto the prepared sheet pans. (I use a 3-tablespoon scoop for medium large cookies - you can go larger or smaller to your preference.)
- Bake for 14-18 minutes or until medium golden brown.
- Optional - Sometimes cookies will spread in the oven and get irregular in shape. I like to check these cookies at right around 12 minutes. If they’ve spread and/or aren’t nice and round, I use a metal spatula to push any irregular shaped cookies back into a nice round circle. This is also the time you can add a few extra chips and toffee bits to the top of the cookies for a pretty garnish. Then return the cookies to the oven to finish baking.
- Sprinkle the cookies immediately with a bit of flaky sea salt, if desired then allow them to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container when completely cooled. These cookies can also be frozen after baking and cooling. Thaw completely before serving. You can also freeze the unbaked dough balls and bake them directly from the freezer, giving them a few extra minutes in the oven.
- We like to warm these cookies in the microwave for 5-10 seconds and serve them with tall glasses of ice-cold milk! DELISH!
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As per usual, your recipes NEVER disappoint. Made these last night for my son’s D&D nerd party and they were a HUGE hit. Thank you for sharing these special cookie recipes.
Awesome! Thank you for the review, Stacey!
Chris, these are beyond awesome. We made them with walnuts added. Please send your beautiful labels. Thanks!
Chris, these are beyond awesome. We move them with walnuts added. Please send your beautiful labels. Thanks!
Thanks, Summer! Sending them your way.
Could you please send the pdf for the Better than Crumbl Mom's cookie recipe.
Many thanks
Sure, Barbara!
Hello
May I have your labels for these cookies. They sound fabulous. Thank you
Sure, Gail!
Does the recipe call for 1/3 cup "packed" or "loose" brown sugar? Going to make these this weekend. Can't wait!
Hi Karen, it's packed brown sugar. Enjoy!
I'd love to try these. I don't have a cookie scoop, so would it work to use a food scale and weight the cookies balls? If so, about how much should each ball of dough weigh? Thank you so much.
Hi Diane, that should work fine. I would make them between 40 and 45g.
Could I also have the labels? I'm going to make them for this year's Christmas cookie exchange! Thank you so much! They look soooo good!
Of course, Carolyn!
Hi! May I have the free printable PDF for labels for these? The look delicious!
Sure, Theresa!
Please send the label for the Better than Crumbl Mom's cookie recipe.
Also could you send a link for the adorable milk "cartons" as well as the link for the gift boxes
Thanks so much - have a blessed day!
Hi Peggy, just sent the labels and here is the link for the milk cartons: https://amzn.to/3E2MgOA ENJOY!
These sound yummy! Would love to have the pdf label file for gift giving. Thank you!
Sure, K!
May I please have the printable label file for the Better Than Crumbl Mom’s Recipe' Cookies? I’m looking forward to making them!!!! Your recipes have all been delicious and a hit with my family. Thank you for all that you do to ensure everyone will be successful when recreating your recipes.
Thank you for the kind comment, Lynne! We will send the labels.
Please send the label for the Better than Crumbl Mom's cookie recipe.
Also could you send a link for the adorable milk "cartons"?
Thanks so much - have a blessed day!
Happy to send the labels, Cathy!
And here is the link for the milk cartons: https://amzn.to/3E2MgOA
The recipe sounds delicious. I'll be making the cookies this weekend. I also appreciate your thought of the day and loved the Last Song. Will you please send me the PDF for the labels. Thank you!!
Thanks, Kandy! We will send the labels.
I made the cookies and they were fantastic! I followed your recipe, making mine a little smaller, so I had 29 cookies. (I prefer smaller ones so I can eat more without feeling guilty.) Everything comes together nicely with a bowl and a spatula, so the clean up is really easy. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this!!!
So happy to hear that, Kandy! Thanks for your review!
Cant wait to try these. Please send the Free Printable Labels as I plan on making them for a Fourth of July party take home "goodie bag".
Sure, Anne!
Can't wait to try these. All my favorite ingredients. Please forward the cute labels to me. Thanks. Anne
Sending them your way, Anne!
I would like to have the free printable labels.
Sending them your way, Doris!
Please send labels. Many thanks!
Sure, Ann!
I'm such a big fan of your cookies ! I've tried many and I make double batchs because I love to share with family and friends and like me they just love them all !
I would like to have the printable labels please.
They make such a nice presentation. Thanks in advance.
Please send the labels for these yummy cookies. Thank you
Sending them your way, Catherine!
I'd love to have the Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies labels. I think these cookies would be a hit at our next church bake sale. Thank you so much for all the great recipes you share.
Sending them your way, Candy!
I made these work my coworkers at the Cancer Centre. The nurses said these were the best cookies they have ever eaten . I doubled the recipe and could have easily served twice that many.Five star rating again. I would love the labels. Thanks for both the leprechaun cookie labels….looking forward to serving them on St.Patrick’s Day.Many thanks
Anne-Louise Hilll
That's great, Anne-Louise! We will send the labels your way.
These cookies look wonderful!! Enjoying your website I just found last week.
Could you please send the pdf file for the cookie labels? Thank you!
So glad you found us, Sandy! We are happy to send the labels.
Hi Chris,
LOVELY cookies!!!!!
Please send the pdf labels
I can see these in great demand at our house
Great recipe
Glynis
Sure, Glynis!
Excited to make the oatmeal cookies and share with friends and family. Please send pdf for labels. Thanks
bethirby@hotmail.com
Sure, Beth!
Love your recipes!
Please send the pdf for labels and thank you so much!
Hyvaa Ruokahalua!
Thanks, Sarah! We will send the labels.
These are going to be my standard dessert for picnics this summer. Will you please send me the pdf .
Sure, Joy!
Eager to bake these cookies. I would appreciate your sending mebthe label.
Sure, Patricia!
These look delicious, as always! I’d love a copy of the labels! Please and thank you! 😊
Pam
Sending them your way, Pam!
Thank you so much for this new recipe. Perfect timing . I work next Saturday and always bake for my co-workers for the busy weekend shifts. No doubt this will be another show stopper cookie recipe. My family swears by your ‘ perfect every time cookies!
Many thanks from all the nurses at the cancer Centre.
God Bless you !
You continue to brighten our days!
Anne-Louise RN
That's awesome, Anne-Louise! Thank you for the kind comment.
Can’t wait to try! Please send labels. Thank you!!
Sure, Caron!
Dear Chris, thank you for sharing the Better than Crumbl Mom’s Recipe Cookie. I made them today and they were delicious. I didn’t have any peanut butter chips, and since l love nuts, I replaced them with pecan chunks. They were so delicious! Your detailed notes made it very easy to make the cookies. They were perfect! I would love the pdf labels to use for gifting. Thanks again, Phoebe
Thank you for letting us know, Phoebe! So glad you enjoyed these and we are happy to send the labels.
Your recipes are so delicious! I’m sure these cookies will be too.
Please send me the pdf for the labels.
Thanks, Jean! We will send the labels.
I have tried crumbl cookies and was not impressed either...too much shortening I think. I don't use shortening and don't care for anything made with it. Haven't tried these yet but they sound awesome. Thanks!
Hope you enjoy them, Therese!
These look so good! I'm going to make them as soon as I can get to the store to get a few of the ingredients I don't have on hand. Hopefully no more snow for a while! Please send PDF to print out the labels. Love your website. Your recipes are always a hit! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Thank you for the kind comment, Lynnie! We will send the labels your way.
making these next week would love the labels bringing to CO to my son
Sending them your way, Lynn!
Hi love the idea of making your yummy crum cookies! Looking forward to giving them to neighbors. Can you send me the pdf for them. Thank you ☺️
Sure, Javene!
Chris, I can’t wait to make these cookies! I’m off tomorrow and now I know what I’m baking. Please send the pdf for the labels. Definitely planning on sharing some of these at work.
Sure, Alice!
Cookies look delicious! Thank you for offering cute labels - looking forward to baking & gifting!
Thank you!
Enjoy, Bernice!
Can't wait to try these. I would love the label as well. Also would sprouted rolled oats work? Thanks.
I am so happy I came across your recipes. I've made the blueberry scones with lemon icing which were out of this world delicious.
Hi Beverly, So happy you enjoyed the scones!
Regarding your question, sprouted oats should work fine.
Hi, Haven't tried the cookie recipe yet, but I know they will be delicious. Would you send me the pdf for the label ? Thank you.
Sure, Beverly!
Can't wait to try another amazing recipe. Can you please send PDF of the label? Also will you share the information on the boxes and ribbons? Thank you so much! 🙂
Hi Laurie, happy to send all that information your way!
These sound delicious. Would quick oats also work in this recipe?
Hi Sheila, I would not use quick oats in this recipe. The same amount of quick oats would make the cookies much denser.
Once again, you have given us a winner! Please send the pdf for the label. Thank you!
Thanks, Jeannie 🥰 Happy to send the labels.
I would appreciate you sending me the PDF of the labels as well. thanks so much.
Sure, we'll get them out now, Judy!
Hi Chris! Currently on vacation, but can’t wait to get home and make these cookies! I would love a pdf of the labels as well, please. Also, where do you get the boxes? And what size are they?
Thanks! 😘
Hi Colleen, we'll send the labels as well as the link for the boxes and ribbon. Have a wonderful vacation!
Would love your printable labels.Thank you.
Sure, sending them now, Mary!
Another cookie I have to make!
Can't resist your easy, delicious looking cookies! Please send labels so I can share! Thabks
Happy to send them, Alice!
Can't wait to make these. As always, your cookies are delicious. Would you please send labels.
Thank you,
Laura
Thanks for your kind words, Laura. Just sent the labels.
Love your blog and your recipes! My family thinks Crumbl cookies are to die for, can't wait to surprise them with these. Please send PDF for labels. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much, Nancy! Sending the labels your way. Hope you all enjoy the cookies.
Good afternoon I would love the pdf for the labels please. This recipe sounds fantastic and I can’t wait to try it! Have you made these with a gluten-free flour? Our neighbors have gluten allergies and I would love to share with them. Thanks!
Hi Alica, sending the labels your way. I haven't tried these with GF flour so I can't say for sure how they will turn out. If you try it, let us know!
I must admit, these cookies sound irresistible. Discovering your blog has been both a joy and a problem. So much for my weight loss plan.
May I please have the printable labels. I think my neighbors will be very happy when I make these. Thank you in advance.
Haha, I do understand, DoLee! I have the same problem. Happy to send the labels. Your neighbors will be thrilled!
We are having trouble getting large eggs should I use 2 small eggs or will it make a difference if I use 1 small eggg?
Hi Christy, I would use 1 small egg and 1 small egg yolk.
I would love to have the labels! Thank you so much!!
You're welcome, happy to send them!
These look delicious! May I have the PDF for the labels, please?
Sending them your way now, Pam!
I’d love to have the pdf for gift giving. Thanks, Chris!
Sure! Just sent them, K!
I would like to get the labels. Thanks in advance.
You're welcome, Nancy! Hope you enjoy the labels and the cookies!
Would love the labels, and I will be making these very soon!
Sure, happy to send them, Tammy!
Another beautiful cookie recipe! Please send the PDF labels as I plan to double the batch and share with he neighbors as we wait for 18” of snow.
Thanks, Paula, sending the labels now.
Would love the labels in case I decide to share with anyone. Thank you!
Hi,
Once again you have created a winner. The mixed chocolate and peanut butter chips is a great combination. I would love the label pdf.
Thanks
It is a delicious combination. Happy to send the labels, Candace!
Haha! The labels have been sent, Laura!
Chris,I would love to have the labels. Anxious to bake these cookies. Thank you
We'll get them right off to you, Bev!
I would love the labels please. Can’t wait to try these!
Happy to send them, Laurie!
As always, your recipes look delicious! I would love the PDF file for the labels. I am planning to bake some this week to share with my daughter!
Thank you, Jenny! Just sent the labels.
I just made Oatmeal Crisps last week. Your recipe sounds much better and I can't wait to try it as soon as others are gone. I might not wait! I would love to receive your printable labels. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy them, Merry! Just sent the labels.
Hi, I would very much appreciate receiving the pdf fir the printable labels. Thank you.
Sure, sending them now, Cheryl!
Oatmeal cookies are my favorite! I would love the pdf. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you.
The PDF should be in your inbox, Debbie! Enjoy!
I’m so excited to try these cookies. Crumbl has been a disappointment to me as well. I homeschool my youngest kiddos and Friday we will give these a try for our “Life Skills” day. I thank you!!!
How fun! I love it! Sending the labels now, Vanessa!
Chris, I would like a PDF of the printable labels please. I’m sorry you have been disappointed in the Crumbl cookies recently. They are doing a great business out here in California and we LOVE them! Glad to have this recipe. Also, where did you get your boxes?
Hi Nese, so happy Crumbl is doing well. Just sent the labels and the box info. Hope you enjoy the cookies!
Please send me the printable labels for Better than Crumbl Mom's Recipe Cookies. Thanks!!
Sure, sending them now, Jean.
Hi, Chris==
Can't wait to try these!--the weather forecast for the next few days definitely calls for cookies!
Please send the pdf for the labels.
Thank you so much.
MJ
Ha! I guess so! The labels have been sent.
These cookies look delicious! Please send the info for the boxes and labels.
Sure, sending them your way, Patty
Hi Chris, I have never had this brand of cookies and had never heard of it before I started reading your blog... but your copycat recipe sounds yummy and I am going to try them. Also please send me the information for printing the labels etc...
Bernice P
Hope you enjoy them, Bernice!
please send me PDF of label, thank you so much!!
Happy to send it, Jen!
What will happen if I use an electric mixer with this recipe. Will it effect the texture. Thank you.
You can definitely use an electric mixer. Just don't over mix.