The Best Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe (Soft, Pretty & Irresistible!)

If you’ve ever bitten into a Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie, you know exactly why it became an iconic treat. Ultra-soft, buttery, and topped with a silky sweet pink almond frosting, this cookie is nostalgic, gorgeous, and absolutely unforgettable. Today, we’re recreating the magic right at home with a perfectly tested recipe that nails the chewy-meets-tender texture Crumbl is loved for without being overly sweet.

Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 9–11 minutes
• Cooling + Chilling Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~55 minutes
• Servings: 8 large cookies
• Calories: ~420 per cookie

Ingredients

For the Soft Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

For the Chilled Pink Frosting

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy cream (plus more as needed)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 drop pink gel food coloring
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugar. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the egg and extracts. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract until fully combined.
3. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Form the dough. Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Shape cookies. Scoop 1/4 cup portions of dough, roll into balls, and gently flatten to about 3/4-inch thickness on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes. Cookies should appear pale and slightly underbaked in the center.
7. Cool completely. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Once room temperature, chill them in the refrigerator.
8. Make the frosting. Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, extracts, and food coloring. Beat until smooth and silky.
9. Frost chilled cookies. Spread a generous swirl of pink frosting over each cookie and chill again before serving.

Substitutions & Dietary Swaps

• Gluten-Free: Replace flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
• Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter in both dough and frosting; sub coconut cream for heavy cream.
• Almond-Free: Omit almond extract or replace with extra vanilla.
• Lower-Sugar: Reduce frosting sugar by 1/2 cup for a slightly less sweet finish.

Chef’s Pro Tips

• Underbaking slightly ensures the signature Crumbl softness.
• Chilling the cookies before frosting helps the frosting stay smooth and glossy.
• Use gel coloring, not liquid, for a prettier pastel pink.
• Weigh ingredients for the most consistent bakery-quality results.

Make Ahead, Storage & Reheating

• Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated up to 48 hours or frozen for 2 months.
• Storage: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cookies up to 3 months; thaw and frost fresh.
• Reheating: These cookies are meant to be served chilled no reheating needed.

Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes

• Cookies spreading too much: Dough was too warm; chill before baking.
• Dry texture: Overbaking or over-measuring flour.
• Greasy cookies: Butter too warm or dough undermixed.
• Frosting separating: Butter not fully softened before mixing.

Flavor Pairings & Serving Suggestions

These cookies pair beautifully with:

• Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes
  

For food safety info on storing baked goods, see USDA guidelines.

Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie

This copycat Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie is ultra-soft, buttery, and topped with a silky pink almond frosting. Serve it chilled for that perfect bakery-style bite at home.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Cooling & Chilling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Soft Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Chilled Pink Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy cream plus more as needed
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 drop pink gel food coloring
• salt pinch, to taste

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Electric Mixer

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl and mix until smooth and fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft cookie dough forms. Do not overmix.
6. Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball to about 3/4-inch thickness.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked. The cookies should remain pale in color.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, chill the cookies in the refrigerator while you make the frosting.
9. For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a drop of pink gel food coloring.
10. Mix the frosting until smooth and silky, adding a tiny splash of extra cream if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
11. Spread a generous layer of pink frosting over each chilled cookie, creating a smooth swirl on top. Chill again for at least 15 minutes before serving for the classic Crumbl-style chilled texture.

Notes

For the best Crumbl-style texture, slightly underbake the cookies and always serve them chilled. You can adjust the almond extract to taste or omit it if preferred.

FAQs

1. Do Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookies need to be refrigerated?

Yes! this frosting tastes best chilled, and refrigeration keeps the cookies tender.

2. Can I make the cookies smaller?

Absolutely! Reduce baking time by 2–3 minutes.

3. Why are my cookies too puffy?

You may have added too much flour or not flattened the dough enough.

4. Can I use salted butter?

Yes, but reduce added salt by half.

5. How do I get perfectly smooth frosting?

Beat the butter thoroughly and add cream slowly until the frosting becomes silky.

6. Can I freeze frosted cookies?

They can be frozen, but the frosting texture may change, freeze unfrosted for best results.

7. Can I make these without almond extract?

Yes! just replace it with vanilla, though the classic flavor will be slightly different.

Conclusion

Now you can create your own bakery-quality Crumbl Pink Chilled Sugar Cookie at home soft, nostalgic, beautifully pink, and completely irresistible. Try the recipe, bookmark it for later, and explore more sweet treats in our recipe collection!