Giant Chilled Crumbl Sugar Cookies (Printable View)
Oversized chilled sugar cookies with creamy pink vanilla frosting, inspired by the famous Crumbl bakery style.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cookies
01 - 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Frosting
10 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (plus more as needed)
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1–2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
15 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop out large 1/3-cup portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press each dough ball into a thick, flat disc (about 3/4 inch thick).
07 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, continuing to beat until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, pink food coloring, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more cream as needed for a spreadable consistency.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, generously frost each cookie. Chill the frosted cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for authentic chilled texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chilled texture transforms these from ordinary sugar cookies into something that feels like a proper dessert experience
- That buttery pink frosting tastes exactly like the bakery version but costs a fraction of the price
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- Overmixing the dough will make these tough instead of tender, so stop as soon as flour disappears
- The chilling step isn't optional, it's what makes these taste like the real deal
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- Weigh your ingredients if possible, especially the flour, for consistent results every time
- Don't skip the underbaked look, they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet