Crumble Cookies copy-cat Recipe
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
✨food dye optional!✨
Frosting:
* ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
* ½ tsp vanilla extract
* Pink gel food coloring (just a drop for that perfect pastel pink)
✨I used coffee creamer for the frosting, very sweet and has great balance with the cookies.✨
Instructions:
1. Add frosting ingredients and mix until light peaks appear. Smooth soft consistency. Store in fridge until you’re ready to frost your cookies.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until the dough is combined.
4. Portion the dough into 1/4 cup balls and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the cookies are just set. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
5. Once cooled, spread or pipe the prepared frosting onto the cookies.
6. For firmer frosting, chill the frosted cookies in the fridge or freezer.
7. Store in an airtight container.
Crumble Cookies are famous for their soft, buttery texture paired with a rich and creamy frosting that complements their subtle vanilla and almond flavor notes. This copycat recipe captures those qualities by using simple pantry ingredients like salted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, along with optional pink gel food coloring to give your frosting a visually appealing pastel hue. Adding coffee creamer to the frosting, as suggested, not only enhances sweetness but also balances the richness of the butter and powdered sugar, creating a smooth, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. When preparing the cookies, it's important to follow the baking time closely—9 to 12 minutes at 350°F—to ensure the cookies remain soft and don't become too crisp or dry. For best results, chill the frosting in the refrigerator before applying it to the cooled cookies; this will help achieve a stable consistency for easy spreading or piping. Storing the finished cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for days, making them a perfect treat for sharing or enjoying over time. This recipe can be easily customized by incorporating different extracts like lemon or coconut for unique flavor twists, or by experimenting with various food dyes to create themed cookies for holidays or celebrations. Whether you're baking for a party, gifting, or simply indulging, this Crumble Cookies copycat recipe offers a delightful homemade alternative that rivals the original bakery favorite.
