Crumbl Copycat Sugar Cookies are thick, soft sugar cookies topped with a sweet almond buttercream frosting, just like the famous bakery version. These oversized cookies feature a hint of almond extract in both the cookie and frosting, creating that signature Crumbl flavor that fans know and love. The pink buttercream frosting adds a pretty touch that makes these cookies perfect for any celebration.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
Add in the oil, vanilla, egg and almond. Mix well, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add in the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking powder. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides often.
Using a large ice cream scoop or similar, divide the dough into 8 equal size discs. Place on the baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the centers are set. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
For the frosting - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and the powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined.
Add in the vanilla, almond, milk and pink food coloring (start with a little, you can always add more as it mixes).
Mix on low until combined and then bump up the speed to medium to whip for about a minute or two, until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are cool, spread a layer of frosting over each cookie.
Notes
Don't overbake these cookies! They should look slightly underdone in the center when you pull them from the oven - they'll continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet. If you bake them until they look completely done, they'll turn out hard and cake-like instead of soft and chewy. Start checking at 10 minutes and look for edges that are just barely set.Make sure your butter is properly softened to room temperature for both the cookie dough and frosting - it should be soft enough to leave an indent when pressed but not melted or greasy. This ensures the dough mixes smoothly and the frosting whips up light and fluffy.