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These one-bowl, no-mixer, Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies taste like a soft, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, pink cloud!. The recipe comes together with just one bowl and no mixer and we're including an adorable free printable label, as these cookies are wonderful for gifting.
Back in early March, we shared a delicious recipe for Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies that's been super popular with our readers. At the time, I promised one more Crumbl recipe, a cookie that would be perfect for Spring, so here you go! I'm pretty sure that these Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies with a cloud of beautiful pink icing would win a Spring personification contest (if there were such a thing)!
If you've never had the pleasure of experiencing Crumbl Sugar Cookies, you've been missing out on something wonderfully delicious. They're big, soft sugar cookies that are topped with a beautiful swirl of fluffy pink buttercream icing. They're pretty enough to make them quite irresistible but then you take the first melt-in-your-mouth bite... and that seals the deal!
One bowl, no mixer!
These Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies come together quickly with just one bowl and no mixer. The ingredient list is short and simple; butter, sugar, baking powder, salt and all-purpose flour. The buttercream is just as simple; butter, half and half, powdered sugar and vanilla and almond extracts. Of course, if you prefer using an electric mixer, it's not a problem. I just love the simplicity of mixing up something delicious with just one bowl and a sturdy spatula.
One thing to keep in mind when planning to make these cookies is that there's a one-hour chilling time for the dough. This stint in the refrigerator helps to dough to set and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
A wonderful gift!
Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies make me think of a big, sweet, soft, fluffy pink cloud so that's actually the name I've given my cookies; Pink Cloud Sugar Cookies. They make a wonderful gift so I created a fun label to go with them. We're offering a free-printable PDF of the labels in several sizes. If you'd like these labels, just let us know in the comment section below and we'll email them to you.
Crumbl packages their to-go cookies in a pretty rectangular pink box. The beautiful packaging makes them so fun to give as a gift so I decided to order some pink boxes to gift my cookies. The boxes are a few inches deep so I like to layer the bottom with crinkle cut shredded paper or raffia filler. Imagine what a delight it would be to open a beautiful pink box and discover a layer of these delicious Pink Cloud Sugar Cookies.
Ready to celebrate Spring? Make a batch of these delicious Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies. Better yet, make a double batch and share them with the people you love! They'll be sure to bring lots of smiles and cheer!
Cafe Tips for making these Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies
- Because this recipe does not require a mixer, the butter needs to be nice and soft. You can let butter sit out at room temperature but if the air is chilly in your house, it won't get soft enough. Here are some ways to soften butter:
- You can soften the butter in the microwave on power level 10%. It works like magic. You’ll need to experiment a bit with your microwave though, as they’re all different. Start with 1 minute. Add 20 to 30-second increments until you learn how long your microwave will take to get the butter nice and soft, but not melted.
- Another technique I often use to soften butter is to put it in the microwave for a few hours with the light on. To keep the light on in the microwave I put a folded paper towel in the door.
- Boil a cup of water in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and get things nice and steamy. Leave the water cup in the microwave, add the butter and close the door. The warmth from the steamy water will help to quickly soften the butter.
- Cutting the butter into small pieces helps it soften quicker.
- Place the hard butter on a small plate. Fill a bowl with hot water. Wait 5 minutes then discard the water. Put the warm bowl over the butter.
- Put the butter in the oven with the light turned on. This will take a few hours.
- The fastest way to soften butter is to put cold butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Turn it to the opposite side and microwave for another 10 seconds. It might be ready at this point, but if it’s not completely soft, add one or two more 5-second stints.
- Don't skip the one-hour chilling time. It really makes the cookies easy to scoop up and helps them not spread too much in the oven. I have chilled the dough as long as overnight. If you chill it for more than an hour, let it sit out for 15 minutes to soften a bit before scooping up the balls.
- I like to use a retractable ice cream scoop to make these cookies and scoop up uniform size balls of dough.
- If you're in the market for new sheet pans I love these OXO Good Grip Sheet Pans. They're really sturdy and hold up well.
- I love these pre-cut parchment paper sheets, and use them all the time for baking. They're the perfect size for sheet pans. They save lots of time, are easy to store and a box lasts forever!
- For those of you living outside the U.S., half and half is an American convenience product that's often used for a coffee creamer. It's half milk and half heavy cream.
- I found the best way to spread the icing on these Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies is with a small butter knife. If I want to frost a bunch of cookies quickly, I stuff the icing in a disposable icing bag and squeeze big plop on top of each cookie then spread out the icing with a butter knife.
Thought for the day:
Worthy are You,
our Lord and our God,
to receive glory and honor and power;
for You created all things,
and because of Your will
they existed, and were created.
Revelation 4:11
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- ¾ cup very soft butter I use salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons very soft butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter
- 2¼-2½ tablespoons half & half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
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In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar and stir until nice and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.
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Add the baking powder and salt and stir to combine. Lastly, add the flour and stir until its completely incorporated.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Scoop up the dough into 1½-3 tablespoon scoops. Roll the scoops into balls and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan.
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With a flat bottom glass, press each dough ball down to create a ½-inch tall cookie. I like to place a small piece of parchment paper on top of the dough ball before pressing to flatten it. The parchment will keep the dough from sticking to the bottom of the glass.
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Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the cookies are just beginning to turn golden at the edges. Don’t over bake.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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While the cookies are cooling make the icing by combining the soft butter, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of the half and half and extracts in a medium size bowl. Stir together until creamy and well combined. If icing is stiff add more half and half, a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. You want a thick, but nicely spreadable consistency.
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Add 1-2 drops of pink food coloring. I used just 1 drop of McCormick Neon Pink.
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To frost the cookies, spread each cookie with a generous spoonful of frosting and spread to just within the edges of the cookies. You can also use a piping bag with a large round tip. Pipe the icing, starting in the center and working your way to near the edges. Then use a small offset knife to spread the icing with a circular motion.
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Allow the icing to set for about 30 minutes. Once set, cover and store the cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage.
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
Adapted from Bigger Bolder Baking.
Carol Kostelansky says
Hi Chris
Love all your recipes!!! Can I please have label for these cookies!
Thanks
Carol Kostelansky
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Thanks, Carol! Sending them your way!
Maxine says
Hi, I would love the labels as I am making these cookies for Mother's Day gifts.
Thank you!
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Maxine!
J. C. says
Please send me the labels. They are so cute!
Thank you!
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, JC!
Julie says
Love all your wonderful recipes. Can’t wait to try these cookies!
Please send the cute labels.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Thanks, Julie! We will send the labels!
Laurie Cottrell says
Please send the labels!
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Laurie!
Maria says
These are awesome cookies! Will be making these many times over. May I please have a copy of the printable labels. Thank you.
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you, Maria! We will send the labels your way.
Merry says
I would love to have the labels for these Pink Cloud Cookies! You have so many yummy ideas for Valentine's Day with pretty labels❤️ Thank you
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Merry!
Mary says
Love to have the pink cloud labels .Thank You.
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Mary!
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Mary, the labels were not able to be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?
Robin McGuire says
I followed the recipe exactly and even made sure to get the size right, I have 24 cookies. They are soft and pretty. I’m going to freeze them iced until Valentine’s Day. I’m serving them at our senior activity center for a light dessert. Just what I needed- an easy to make, delicious cookie. Thanks, Chris.
Chris Scheuer says
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know, Robin!
Esther Wlliams says
Thank you for this recipe. I am going to make these for my coworkers and would love to have a set of these labels. God bless you.
Chris Scheuer says
Sending them your way, Esther!
Esther Wlliams says
Thank you so much for this recipe, I made these cookies this week and took them to work and they were gone by noon! They were just right, tasted so yummy and buttery, not too sweet. Someone brought Crumbl cookies today and I have to say, I liked mine better. I didn’t get a chance to use the labels yet as I put them on a big platter, but I plan on it for Valentine’s Day. Thank you again for the wonderful-do-able recipes.
Chris Scheuer says
That's great, Esther! Thank you for letting us know!
Deb says
Love these cookies! Could I please have a copy of the printable labels? thanks!
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Deb!
Rita says
Thank for this wonderful cookie recipe. My grandchildren love them. Could I please get a copy of the printable label for my next batch for a friend?
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Rita!
B. Jensen says
These look delicious. Would love the label to give as gift for valen.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, B! Sending them your way.
Aleta says
I’m going to make these beautiful cookies for my grandchildren for Valentines Day! Please send me the labels.
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Aleta!
Kathy Sewell says
I am making these for my day care kids Please send me labels
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Kathy!
Jenny says
Hi! Thanks for the delicious-looking recipe, I can't wait to try them! I try to bake something with my little one every week, because it's tasty fun for both of us. I think these would also make a nice gift. Could you please send me the labels? Thanks!
Chris Scheuer says
Sending them your way, Jenny!
Rindy says
Making these cookies tomorrow for a Ladies Who Lunch Day.
Please send labels so I can put on the little gift boxes
Chris Scheuer says
That's great, Rindy! Sending them your way.
Brenda says
I haven't made these yet, though I plan to soon. Could you please send me the labels. Thanks a lot! I appreciate that you make the labels and send them to us, so thanks again.
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Brenda!
BRENDA says
Chris, could I ask you to send these labels again please-I had a pile of emails I was getting rid of and I accidentally trashed yours? I could not find it in my deleted files (there were about 400) and I looked twice, lol. Thanks again.
Chris Scheuer says
No problem, Brenda!
Kathi says
I want to make these for Valentine’s Day and the labels will make it special. Please send the printable labels. Thanks so much.
Chris Scheuer says
Sending them your way, Kathi!
Linda says
I’m sorry just me again can u please send me the labels thank you so much love u recipes keep them coming ..
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Linda!
Traci Major says
Thank you for this yummy looking recipe, Chris. I want to make them as a surprise for our pregnant daughter with sugar cravings..and of course, a few for myself. Could you please email me the labels? Can’t wait to try them!
Chris Scheuer says
That's great, Traci! We will send the labels your way!
Linda says
Love these cookie an u know what they say we eat with r eyes first beautiful display.. I give them a five star thank you so much
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you, Linda!
Linda says
Would like your source for pink boxes an size please
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Linda, you can fine the pink boxes here: https://amzn.to/3Wamf6l
JOANN R Bateman says
I just LOVE this recipe! So simple but o so good! I love the ease of it and no mixer too!
Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe!
The labels are so cute too and I would love to have them.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Joann! We will send the labels your way.
Jennie says
I was not a fan of sugar cookies…..until I made these! In the words of my 13 year old grandson, “nana, these are addictive!” Even my husband …not a cookie lover….took two for a snack as he waited for me in dentist office !
I baked , using the pink food dye for my neighbor’s daughters. I used green and orange dye for my most recent (fall colors) and for my grandson. I can always depend on your recipes, use them so often, and get such nice compliments.
Makes baking worthwhile, doesn’t it? Thank you.
Chris Scheuer says
I totally agree, Jennie! I'm so glad you enjoyed these and thank you for your kind review 🙂
Joanne Webster says
These are beautiful and look absolutely delicious! I would very much appreciate the download for the cute label.
I’ve followed you for years and we enjoy many of your recipes.
Thank you!
Joanne
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you, Joanne! We will send the labels 🙂
Anne Hannon says
I would love the labels for these! Great gift at Valentines 🙂
Anne
Chris Scheuer says
Sure, Anne!