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Looking for the softest, most decadent pumpkin cake cookies ever? You’ve found them with this incredible Crumbl pumpkin cookie recipe!

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Looking for the softest, most decadent pumpkin cake cookies ever? You’ve found them with this incredible Crumbl pumpkin cookie recipe!

It just doesn’t get more fall-infused than this! With seasonings like cinnamon, cloves and ginger, these pumpkin cake cookies are so filled to the brim with the fall flavors you love.

Top all that deliciousness with the tangy sweetness of a decadent cream cheese frosting, and you’ve got a cookie you’ll be dreaming about all autumn long.

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When I tell you that I love these cookies, I really mean it! Truthfully, I’m not the biggest pumpkin fan… so I was prepared to be less than impressed.

Luckily, these cookies check all the boxes. They are soft, perfectly sweet, filled with the perfect fall spices. And bonus? They are topped with the most delicious cream cheese frosting!

These pumpkin cake cookies are a Crumbl copycat, but they can also stand on their own. You can customize them with decorating, or even leave the frosting off. (But why would you want to do that?)

We’ve shared a deliciously soft and chewy pumpkin cookie before – but this one is a little different. I hope you try them both this fall so you can taste test and compare!

Let’s learn how to make these beauties! They are sure to be a huge winner at every fall or Halloween party this year.

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Why You’ll Love these Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies

  • So Soft
  • Sweet, but not Too Sweet
  • Easy to Make
  • Great for Cookie Trays
  • Just like Crumbl (Maybe Better!)
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Helpful Tools

  • Mixer– Stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • Cookie Dough Scoop – Read more about Cookie Dough Scoops here.
  • Cookie Sheetor Flat Baking Sheet – A traditional cookie sheet has no sides, allowing you to slide cookies off without ruining their shape after baking. A flat baking sheet works too.
  • Parchment Paper– Use parchment or a silpat for easy clean-up.
  • Cooling Rack– While not required, it’s nice to remove your cookies to a cooling rack so air can circulate and they won’t continue to cook on the sheet!
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Cake Cookies

  • All Purpose Flour – The flour gives the structure to these cookies. Ensure that you’re measuring with thespoon and level techniqueso you don’t end up with dense cookies.
  • Baking Powder – Helps the cookies rise slightly, while staying chewy and crisp.
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Cloves
  • Ground Ginger
  • Salt
  • Butter – I like salted butter with my baking, but you can use salted or unsalted, your preference! Make sure it’s softened to room temperature. Read more about salted vs unsalted butter here.
  • Brown Sugar
  • White Sugar
  • Pumpkin Puree – Keeps the cookies moist and provides the signature pumpkin flavor and color.
  • Egg – For binding and rise.
  • Vanilla Extract – Adds fragrance and flavor.
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For the Icing

  • Cream Cheese – Room temperature!
  • Butter – Unsalted, room temperature
  • Powdered Sugar – Learn how to make Powdered Sugar here, just in case you’re ever short!
  • Vanilla Extract – For fragrance and flavor.
  • Mini Chocolate Chips – optional
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Variations

  • Chocolate chips –These are wonderful in combination with the pumpkin flavor, but not necessary! Equally good without.
  • Craisins –Add a cup of Craisins for a little cranberry flavor and texture in the dough.
  • Color –Use a little food coloring to make the cream cheese icing any color you want – perfect for Halloween!
  • Candies –Top the icing with a fall candy, such as a candy corn, for a festive touch.

How to Make these Pumpkin Cake Cookies in Six Steps

The full printable recipe is below.

  1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients and set aside. Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (8)
  2. In a larger mixing bowl, cream wet ingredients as directed. Stir in dry ingredients until combined. Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (9) Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (10) Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (11)Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (12)
  3. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet, and flatten cookies as directed. Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (13) Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (14)
  4. Bake according to directions and remove from oven onto wire rack.
  5. While cookies are cooling, combine icing ingredients. Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cake Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipes (15)
  6. Ice cooled cookies, and top with chocolate chips and cinnamon if desired.
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Tips

  • Parchment paper works well, but a silpat mat works well too.
  • Don’t overmix your dough – this results in tougher cookies.
  • Always soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing. It’s the best way to make sure your icing is completely smooth, with no lumps!
  • Let cookies cool completely before icing. If you add the icing while the cookies are still warm, it will melt.
  • I tend to make my cookies a fair bit smaller than Crumbl because it’s so much cookie. If you want to make them twice as big, for the real Crumbl experience, add about 3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Double or triple the recipe using the 1x2x3x tab in the printable recipe card.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to refrigerate pumpkin cookies?

See the storage directions below. Pumpkin cookies do not generally need to be refrigerated, but the additional layer of cream cheese frosting on these copycat Crumbl pumpkin cookies means they should be refrigerated!

Can you use pumpkin pie mix instead of pumpkin puree for a recipe?

This is generally not recommended. Pumpkin pie mix is already sweetened and seasoned with spices – so adding it to a cookie recipe will mean that your ingredients would need to change!

How to Store

  • Room Temperature– Because the frosting on these cookies has cream cheese, they shouldn’t sit out at room temperature for more than two hours.
  • Refrigerate– Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
  • Freeze– You can freeze these cookies for up to two months in an airtight container or sealed Ziploc freezer bag. Separate layers with parchment paper.
  • Freeze the Dough –Form dough into balls and freeze on a baking sheet for 1 hour. Transfer dough balls into an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag, separating layers with parchment paper. Store for up to 2 months. Let thaw and bake as directed, or bake from frozen by adding 1 – 2 minutes to the bake time.
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Looking for the softest, most decadent pumpkin cake cookies ever? You’ve found them with this incredible Crumbl pumpkin cookie recipe!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 15

Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cake Cookies

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 3 oz. cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º

  • In a smaller mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Set aside

  • In a larger mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars together until fluffy

  • Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla, and beat together until all is incorporated

  • Stir in dry ingredients until combined

  • Scoop into 1 ½ tablespoon sized balls and place on a baking sheet with a few inches of space between each for air flow

  • Flatten cookies to about ⅓ inch thick discs

  • Bake in center of oven for 10-12 minutes, until set

  • Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool

  • While cookies are cooling, combine icing ingredients except for chocolate chips, and beat until smooth

  • Ice cooled cookies using a piping back or icing knife, and top with chocolate chips and cinnamon if desired.

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Notes

  • Parchment paper works well, but a silpat mat works well too.
  • Don’t overmix your dough – this results in tougher cookies.
  • Always soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing. It’s the best way to make sure your icing is completely smooth, with no lumps!
  • Let cookies cool completely before icing. If you add the icing while the cookies are still warm, it will melt.
  • I tend to make my cookies a fair bit smaller than Crumbl because it’s so much cookie. If you want to make them twice as big, for the real Crumbl experience, add about 3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Double or triple the recipe using the 1x2x3x tab in the printable recipe card.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2898IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

Does Crumbl use cake mix in their cookies? ›

As is consistent with other brands in the food & beverage industry, we use a variety of ingredients — including cake mixes from time to time — to enhance the flavor and texture of our cookies,” a spokesperson wrote in an email.

What makes Crumbl cookies so special? ›

From day one, it was important to them that Crumbl customers see their cookies being mixed, balled, baked and dressed in real-time. Equally as important were the high-quality ingredients used in each unique batch.

Does Crumbl cookies cook their cookies all the way? ›

Our cookies are meant to be crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside but not undercooked. If your cookies seem undercooked, please contact Customer Assist using the chat bubble 💬 at crumblcookies.com/contact.

Why are my pumpkin cookies sticky? ›

One reason could be that you added too much moisture to the dough. This could be from using too much pumpkin puree, adding too much butter, or adding too much liquid sweetener. Another possible reason could be that you over-mixed the dough, which can cause the cookies to be sticky.

Why does Crumbl use cake mix? ›

That's an added ingredient for a feature cookie.” However, a representative for Crumbl Cookies talked about how it uses a cake mix to enhance the flavor and texture of the cookies. The representative also claimed that it is a standard practice with other brands in the food and beverage industry.

What is cake batter Blondie Crumbl? ›

CAKE BATTER BLONDIE is a perfectly smooth cookie. packed with white drops and a delightful splash of pink. and white sprinkles. Just one bite won't be enough!

Why not to eat Crumbl Cookies? ›

The consumer advocacy group wrote that a chocolate chip cookie from Crumbl has a full day's worth of saturated fat and more than half a day's worth of added sugar.

What is the most famous Crumbl cookie? ›

Some of the most popular Crumbl cookie flavors include the Honey Cake with Teddy Grahams and Birthday Cake. In recent weeks, some of Crumbl's featured recipes include S'mores, Snickerdoodle Cupcake, Iced Oatmeal, Raspberry Danish, Cookie Butter Lava, Cotton Candy, Dulce de Leche, Brookie, Oatmeal Raisin, and more.

Is Crumbl Mormon owned? ›

Also, in case you heard “Utah” and your ears perked up, yes, the founders are Mormon, but the company is not owned by the Mormon Church.

Should I refrigerate my Crumbl cookies? ›

Generally, Crumbl cookies maintain their quality for up to a week when stored properly at room temperature. However, refrigerating them may affect their texture and flavor, so it's best to consume them within a few days for the ultimate indulgence.

Can you save Crumbl cookies? ›

Fear not! By freezing the surplus cookies, you can preserve their delicious taste and texture for future enjoyment. It's a simple process, but it's important to follow specific steps to ensure the best results.

Is it OK to leave Crumbl cookies out? ›

Things You Should Know

Keep Crumbl cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Simply set them in a cool, dry area out of direct sun. Or, store your cookies in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Alternatively, freeze the cookies for up to 6 months.

Why did my pumpkin cookies turn green? ›

A post on O Chef discusses the chemical reaction that turned my cookies green: All plants contain chlorogenic acid, mostly in the stems and leaves, but sunflowers also have it in the seeds. A spokeswoman for Red River Commodities says that SunButter does indeed turn cookies and other baked products green as they cool.

Does chilling cookie dough make it better? ›

Cool down your dough for a tastier, chewier cookie.

As little as 30 minutes in your fridge or freezer can help your cookie brown better, spread less, and develop a richer chewy texture. There's a few reasons why, but one important part is it gives the butter in your dough a chance to firm up before baking.

Can you overmix cookie dough? ›

Unless you want extra-crispy cookies, avoid overmixing your dough. "Overmixing your dough will result in flatter, crispier cookies," Cowan said. If you overmix, you will end up aerating (adding air to) the dough, which causes the cookies to rise and then fall, leaving you with flat cookies.

What does a mixer do at Crumbl Cookies? ›

Mixer responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and store upkeep. Bakers are required to assist customers, dress cookies to perfection, and assist mixers and managers in their daily tasks.

Are Crumbl Cookies baked fresh daily? ›

Our cookies are made fresh every day and the weekly rotating menu delivers unique cookie flavors you won't find anywhere else. Follow us on social media or subscribe to our email list to get notified of our new flavors each week. Install our app for faster ordering or visit us at our bakery.

Are Crumbl Cookies actually baked? ›

Crumbl Cookies - Freshly Baked & Delivered Cookies.

Is Crumbl cookie dough edible? ›

Cookie Dough Cookies are a cookie that taste JUST like cookie dough! Served chilled, it is a brown sugar cookie topped with a cookie dough icing and edible cookie dough bites.

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