Bring festive cheer to your kitchen with these Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies. Soft, chewy, and topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re baking for a cookie swap or a cozy family gathering, these copycat Crumbl cookies deliver bakery-level deliciousness without leaving your house.
Why You’ll Love These Crumbl Sugar Cookies
These cookies strike the perfect balance between soft centers and buttery edges. They mimic the texture and taste of the iconic Crumbl holiday cookies. The vibrant frosting adds a delightful finish that looks as good as it tastes. Best of all, the recipe is easy and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients for Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
You don’t need anything fancy. Just grab your baking basics and a few holiday touches:
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract (optional but recommended)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Frosting:
- Butter (softened)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Milk or cream
- Red or green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
How to Make Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar
Start by beating the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps create that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until everything is well incorporated.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 4: Shape and Bake
Scoop large dough balls onto a baking sheet. Flatten them slightly for the classic Crumbl look. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. They should look just set — don’t overbake!
Step 5: Frost and Decorate
Once the cookies cool completely, prepare the frosting. Beat the butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk. Color it with festive food dye and spread generously on each cookie. Top with sprinkles immediately so they stick.
Tips for Perfect Copycat Crumbl Cookies
- Chill the dough if it’s too soft to handle.
- Don’t skip almond extract — it gives that classic bakery flavor.
- Let cookies cool fully before frosting.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without watering down the frosting.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the unfrosted cookies and frost them fresh before serving.
Great for Gifting and Cookie Exchanges
Package them in festive boxes or cookie tins with a note. These cookies look just like they came from Crumbl but homemade with love.
Final Thoughts
These Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies are everything a holiday cookie should be soft, sweet, and stunning. Make them your go-to recipe this season and wow your friends and family.
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Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies – The Ultimate Copycat Holiday Recipe
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
Description
Soft, chewy Crumbl-style Christmas sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for festive baking days and cookie swaps.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
**Frosting**
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
Red or green food coloring
Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until dough forms.
6. Scoop large dough balls onto baking sheet and gently flatten.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until just set. Let cool completely.
8. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
9. Add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached. Tint with food coloring.
10. Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles immediately.
Notes
Use almond extract for authentic Crumbl flavor.
Don’t overbake — cookies should be soft and pale.
Chill dough if it becomes too sticky.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
