Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Pink food coloring
- Sparkling sugar for garnish optional
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- This step helps create soft and thick cookies by incorporating air into the dough.
3️⃣ Add the Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until well combined.
4️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, thick dough forms.
5️⃣ Shape and Bake the Cookies
- Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them smooth.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
6️⃣ Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating.
- Pour in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then mix until fluffy.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
7️⃣ Frost and Decorate
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip for a bakery-style swirl.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies in a circular motion.
- Sprinkle with sparkling sugar for an elegant touch.
8️⃣ Chill and Serve
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy them straight from the fridge for that perfect Crumbl-style texture!
Notes
✅ For the Best Texture – Don’t overbake! The cookies should be soft in the center when you take them out.
✅ Chilling is Key – Refrigerating the cookies after frosting enhances the flavor and texture.
✅ Use Almond Extract – This small addition gives the cookies their signature bakery-style taste.
✅ Piping Bag Hack – If you don’t have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
✅ Want More Flavor? – Try adding lemon or raspberry extract to the frosting for a fun twist!