Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies are easy to make and taste just like the real thing, at a fraction of the cost! The cinnamon dusted, swirled buttercream frosting adds an extra layer of delicious that makes this delectable treat irresistible.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I'm sure you've all heard of Crumbl Cookies by now. They're the latest must-have cookie on the block and for good reason - they're delicious!
Crumbl cookies cost a lost less to make at home than to buy at the bakery. This recipe for copy cat Crumbl Pumpkin cookies taste like the real thing and are super easy to make. Deliciously sweet and spiced with traditional pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
Whether it's a Sunday snack or special holiday treat for family and friends - everyone will love this Crumbl Cookie recipe.
For more Crumbl cookie flavors see our Crumbl Churro Cookies and our Crumbl Blueberry Muffin cookies.
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Ingredients
The ingredients you need for this Pumpkin Crumbl cookie recipe are pretty standard for most pantries. You probably already have these ingredients in your cupboards.
- Butter
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Brown Sugar - packed.
- Egg yolk
- Pumpkin puree
- Vanilla extract
- Flour - All purpose or gluten free flour.
- Pumpkin pie spice blend - (or 3 parts cinnamon, 1 part ginger, 1 part nutmeg, 1 part cloves, and optional 1 part allspice). A tablespoon has 3 teaspoons, so you can use 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of all the other spices. Parts let you make as much or as little as you need.
- Extra Cinnamon - Use Ceylon cinnamon for all baking, it is true cinnamon, not Cassia, and has a sweeter profile.
- Baking Powder
- Easy Cream Cheese Frosting with Pumpkin spice blend to flavor it.
- Extra Pumpkin spice blend - for garnishing your cookies.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Pumpkin Crumbl Cookies
With their indulgent mix of soft sugar cookie, sweet spices, and creamy buttercream frosting, you'll soon know why these pumpkin Crumbl cookies are all the rage!
Read on for our easy recipe that lets you enjoy these delicious Crumbl cookies any day, whenever you feel like it.
Make the Pumpkin cookie dough
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prep the baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl cream the butter, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter & sugar mixture.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the flour, pumpkin spice blend, cinnamon, and baking powder using an electric hand mixer.
Shape & Bake the Cookies
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop up the cookie dough into 20 large balls. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheets.Use an ice cream scoop to scoop up the cookie dough into 20 large balls. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with your hand before placing in the oven to bake.
- Bake 13 minutes and then remove. Cool 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely before icing.
Frost your Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies
- Mix the Cream Cheese Frosting, with ½ teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice blend. You can also purchase frosting and mix in the pumpkin spice blend.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a round piping tip (or cut a small hole in the corner of the bag) with the frosting.
- Make the signature Crumbl cookie look by piping a large swirl of icing starting from the center of the cookie outwards.
- Lightly dust the tops of the cookies with the last ½ teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice blend. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Crumbl Pumpkin cookies with milk, coffee, or hot apple cider. With our copy cat Crumbl cookies, you can have seasonal Crumbl cookies any time you want!
If you love the flavors of fall, be sure to see our Pecan Upside Down Cake.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
You can easily substitute the butter with margarine. See below in the Variations section for how to make these gluten free Crumbl cookies!
Variations
Besides this Crumbl Pumpkin cookie recipe we also have other variations of Crumbl sugar cookies:
- Crumbl Churro Cookie - These cinnamon flavored Crumbl cookies have a swirl of cinnamon churro topping!
- Crumbl Blueberry Muffin Cookie - Filled with fresh blueberries, these streusel iced copy cat Crumbl cookies are divine!
- Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies - Substitute equal amount of flour with any gluten free flour. Use a gluten free frosting recipe or a gluten free store bought gluten free frosting. Substitute equal amounts of a gluten free pumpkin puree.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. You will want good quality cooking baking sheets, a cooling rack, and an electric hand mixer.
Storing Crumbl Cookies
Store your freshly baked pumpkin Crumbl cookies in a plastic tub with an air tight seal. This will keep them fresh longer.
Tips for Success
- Libby's Canned Pumpkin Puree is Gluten Free!
- Don't over bake the cookies, they continue to cook from the heat on the pan for a few minutes after you take them from the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just wait for the buttercream frosting to firm up. Then layer your Crumbl Pumpkin cookies with parchment paper or wax paper between single layers of cookies in an air tight, freezer safe container.
Yes! But to make your life easier, make cookie balls first, place in a ziploc and freeze. This way you can pull out what you need. The individual balls will defrost much faster than a large container or frozen dough.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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📖 Recipe
Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3⅓ cups flour
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice blend
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2½ cups Cream Cheese Frosting homemade or store bought
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice blend for frosting and garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prep the baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl cream the butter, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.1 cup butter, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, ⅔ cup brown sugar
- Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter & sugar mixture. Blend until smooth.1 egg, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix in the flour, pumpkin spice blend, cinnamon, and baking powder using a mixer until your cookie dough has no flour steaks in it.3⅓ cups flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice blend
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop up the cookie dough into 20 large balls. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with your hand before placing in the oven to bake.
- Bake 13 minutes and then remove. Cool 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely before icing.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Frosting, with ½ teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice blend. You can also purchase frosting and mix in the pumpkin spice blend. Fill a piping bag fitted with a round piping tip (or cut a small hole in the corner of the bag) with the frosting.2½ cups Cream Cheese Frosting, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice blend
- Make the signature Crumbl cookie look by piping a large swirl of icing starting from the center of the cookie outwards. Lightly dust the tops of the cookies with the last ½ teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice blend. Serve.
Notes
- Use our Easy Cream Cheese Frosting , your own, or store bought.
- If you halve this recipe, use 1 egg yolk for the egg.
- Make your own Pumpkin Spice blend with 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Ginger, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Cloves, and optional 1 teaspoon Allspice. Mix well. The formula is 3 parts Cinnamon and 1 part for each of the other spices.
- Make these Gluten Free Crumbl cookies by substituting gluten free flour for the all purpose flour, use Libby's pumpkin puree (it's gluten free), and use a gluten free frosting.
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