Easy to Make Copycat Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies at Home
Have you heard about Crumbl Cookies? They’re the absolute best! If you don’t have a Crumbl Cookies nearby, you can make some at home. These copycat Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies are bursting with texture and flavor. Simple to assemble and just minutes to bake these cookies need to be your next go-to treat.
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The melt-in-your-mouth vanilla frosting combined with the chewy strawberry cookie is a combination made in heaven, like eating fluffy clouds.
These cookies can be made ahead of time so no need to worry if your to-do list is a bit out of control. You can even just bake up the cookies and keep them on the counter and then frost them and add the crunch topping the day you want to serve. Anything that makes your life simpler is good in my books.
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Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Easy to prepare – Using a strawberry cake mix makes prep a breeze.
- Perfect to customize – add your favorite cookie fixins.
- Great combination of flavors and textures.
Equipment Needed
- Baking or cookie sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients To Make Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Crunch Topping
- 8 golden Oreos
- 3 oz strawberry Jello
- 3 TBS melted butter
How To Make Crumbl Crunch Cookies
For the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine cake mix, oil, and eggs.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Drop 8 large spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet at least 2 inches apart and form into round cookie shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Once the cookies come out use a small spatula to shape them into circles if they have expanded and touched while baking.
- Allow them to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- To make the frosting, in a large bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and slowly add heavy cream as needed to create a thick consistency.
- Whip until well incorporated.
- Transfer the frosting to a gallon-sized plastic bag and cut the corner off to pipe the frosting.
- Pipe the frosting in a thick zigzag motion back and forth across the cooled cookies.
For the strawberry crunch topping
- Add Jello and golden Oreos to a plastic baggie and crush.
- Transfer crushed Oreos and Jello to a bowl and add melted butter.
- Mix butter into Oreo and Jello mixture until well incorporated.
- Sprinkle the Oreo/Jello mixture on top of the cookies.
Tips and Tricks
- You can make the cookies smaller if you prefer. That way you’ll get more!
- Use a mild flavored oil like canola or grapeseed.
- Make sure there are no lumps in the powdered sugar so the frosting comes out smooth.
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before you start to make the frosting so it blends easier.
- Add a touch of red food dye to the frosting to make it pink as well.
- Make sure the cookies have cooled before applying the frosting.
Variations
- Change up the cookies and use a different flavor Oreo or a different cookie altogether.
- Use a different flavor of Jello; cherry or raspberry would also work well.
- Add chopped freeze-dried strawberries to the batter to increase the overall strawberry flavor.
FAQs
Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
I find to get a nice strawberry flavor you really need to use a strawberry cake mix.
How do you store these Crumbl cookies?
These Crumbl cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. I like to put them in the fridge so the creamy frosting stays cool and fresh. If your kitchen is hot and humid the icing may melt if you leave them out.
Can I make these strawberry crunch cookies in advance?
Yes, you absolutely can make these strawberry crunch cookies in advance. They will keep nicely in the fridge for a few days.
Can I use milk instead of cream in the frosting?
No, milk will not give you the fluffy texture that heavy cream will.
What is Crumbl Cookies?
Crumbl Cookies is a US franchise chain of bakeries that began in Utah by two cousins, Jason McGowan (CEO) & Sawyer Hemsley (COO). They specialize in making delicious cookies with super fresh. There are over 600 locations across the United States. I’m super excited because we are getting not one, but two locations here in my area of Denton, TX! WooHoo!
They come in an iconic pink oblong box designed to perfectly fit each Crumbl cookie side-by-side, whether in a 4-pack, 6-pack, or 12-pack box. The “4-pack” pink box — the brand’s most popular size.
They feature a weekly rotating cookie menu with fresh creative cookie flavors each week with the following flavors available all the time award-winning milk chocolate chip and of course, my favorite chilled Pink Sugar!
There is even a Taste Weekly Subscription to join if you decide you love them. Simply choose your flavors and they will be ready for you each week! Never miss a new flavor!
Copycat Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs large
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream
Crunch Topping
- 8 golden Oreos
- 3 oz strawberry jello
- 3 tbs butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the cake mix, oil, and eggs until well incorporated.
- Drop 8 large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once the cookies come out use a small spatula to shape them into circles if they touched while baking.
To Make Frosting
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Whip until well incorporated and a thick frosting consistency.
- Transfer frosting to a gallon sized plastic bag and cut the corner off to pipe the frosting. Pipe the frosting in a zigzag motion across the cookie.
For the strawberry crunch topping
- Add Jello and golden Oreos to a baggie and crush.
- Transfer crushed Oreos and Jello to a bowl and add melted butter.
- Mix butter into Oreo and Jello until well incorporated.
- Sprinkle the Oreo/Jello mixture on top of the cookies.
Should the recipe read 2 tablespoons of heavy cream instead of two cups? I made as listed and even after whipping the mixture for a long time, it was still in pourable form. I had to add many more cups of powdered sugar to get it thick enough to pipe on the cookies.
It’s definitely 2 cups of cream; however, I upped the cream cheese to 8oz. start with the cream cheese, then add the powdered sugar and combine, then drizzle the (chilled) heavy cream slowly, but it should take both cups and be careful not to over mix.
I made these with my 12 year old daughter and we both questioned the two cups of heavy whipping cream. We followed the recipe and the frosting was like soup. tried more powdered sugar but ended up with a bigger amount of soup. We started from scratch and used 2Tbl of whipping cream which was perfect. Besides that the cookies were kinda sweet but very good.
I believe it was supposed to read 1/2 cup. I’ve adjusted the recipe to reflect this. Thank you for trying it and not giving up! I’m glad they were good!