If you’ve ever stood in line at Crumbl Cookies wishing you could make those giant, soft, gooey cookies at home, you’re in luck. These Crumbl Style Cookies are thick, buttery, perfectly chewy around the edges, and irresistibly soft in the center. Best of all, they’re made with simple pantry ingredients and cost a fraction of buying them at the bakery.
Whether you’re making classic chocolate chip cookies or adding your favorite frosting and toppings, this easy recipe creates bakery-quality cookies every single time.
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Why You’ll Love This Crumbl Style Cookies Recipe
- Giant bakery-style cookies
- Thick and soft centers
- Crispy golden edges
- Loaded with chocolate chips
- Freezer friendly
- Easy to customize
- Better than store bought
- No fancy equipment required
What Makes Crumbl Cookies Different?
Crumbl Cookies are famous for their oversized size, soft texture, buttery flavor, and underbaked centers. Unlike traditional cookies, they’re thick enough to stay gooey while developing slightly crisp edges.
The secret is:
- Cold butter
- Extra brown sugar
- Cornstarch for softness
- Minimal mixing
- Large scoops of dough
- Slightly underbaking the cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped milk chocolate (optional for bakery look)
How to Make Crumbl Style Cookies
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Mix in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
Step 4
In another bowl whisk together:
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
Step 6
Using a large cookie scoop (about ¼ cup of dough), form oversized balls.
Do not flatten them.
Step 7
Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still appear slightly underdone.
Step 8
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Crumbl Style Copycat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 GIANT COOKIES 1x
Description
These homemade Crumbl Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, soft, buttery, and packed with melty chocolate chunks. With crisp golden edges and gooey centers, this easy copycat recipe delivers giant bakery-style cookies that taste even better than the originals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped milk chocolate bar, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate chunks.
- Using a large ice cream scoop (about ¼ cup), scoop oversized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
- Press a few extra chocolate chunks into the tops of each dough ball for that signature bakery-style appearance.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. The centers will continue to set while staying soft and gooey.
Notes
- For extra thick cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate bars chopped into chunks for the best flavor and appearance.
- Don’t overbake—the centers should still look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
- Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky sea salt for a gourmet finish.
- Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 MINS
- Cook Time: 12 MINUTES
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Tips for Perfect Crumbl Cookies
- Don’t overmix the dough.
- Use room temperature ingredients.
- Slightly underbake for gooey centers.
- Let cookies finish baking on the hot pan.
- Use high-quality chocolate.
- Measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method.
- Make oversized cookies for the authentic bakery look.
Flavor Variations
One of the best parts about homemade Crumbl cookies is changing the flavors.
Try:
- Cookies and Cream
- Peanut Butter Cup
- Birthday Cake
- Chocolate Oreo
- Salted Caramel
- Lemon Sugar Cookie
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- Red Velvet
- Cinnamon Roll
- Pumpkin Spice (Fall)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- S’mores
- Mint Chocolate
- Coconut Lime
- Funfetti
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Cookie dough balls can also be frozen and baked directly from frozen by adding 2-3 extra minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Crumbl cookies so soft?
Cornstarch, brown sugar, and slightly underbaking help create their signature soft texture.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Freeze cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer them to freezer bags.
Why are my cookies spreading?
Usually because the butter is too warm or too much flour was omitted.
Can I make smaller cookies?
Absolutely. Bake for 8-10 minutes instead.
Do I have to chill the dough?
No, but chilling for 30 minutes creates even thicker cookies.
Pro Tips
- Top with extra chocolate chips before baking for the bakery appearance.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over warm cookies.
- Slightly flatten only the tops if you prefer a wider cookie.
- Use a kitchen scale for consistent cookies.
Make It Your Own
- Mix white and milk chocolate chips.
- Add chopped candy bars.
- Fill with Nutella.
- Stuff with peanut butter.
- Add crushed Oreos.
- Mix in sprinkles for birthdays.
- Top with homemade buttercream frosting.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
Final Thoughts
These homemade Crumbl Style Cookies have everything you love about the famous bakery—thick, buttery cookies with gooey centers and crisp edges—without leaving home. Whether you’re baking for birthdays, holidays, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this copycat recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Once you try them fresh from the oven, you’ll see why they’re every bit as delicious as the originals.
