Description
Crumbl chilled sugar cookies embody classic American bakery charm with their signature pink-boxed allure. These large, frosted delights provide cool comfort and sweet satisfaction you’ll eagerly savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (as needed)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- pink food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar together in a medium bowl, then set aside.
- Use a stand mixer to cream butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain dough tenderness.
- Scoop dough using a ¼ cup measure, rolling into balls and placing on the prepared cookie sheet. Gently flatten each ball into a disc shape.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until cookies are lightly golden and set. The edges should be slightly firm but not dark.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely, ensuring a stable texture for frosting.
- Create the frosting by whipping softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust frosting consistency by slowly adding heavy cream or milk, mixing until spreadable and silky.
- Introduce pink food coloring to the frosting, blending until achieving the desired shade.
- Generously spread pink frosting over completely cooled cookies, creating an even layer.
- Refrigerate frosted cookies to set the icing and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Softened butter is crucial for achieving a light, fluffy texture in the cookie dough, so let it sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before starting.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and ensures even distribution of baking soda and cream of tartar, creating a more consistent cookie texture.
- Don’t overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients, as this can develop gluten and make cookies tough instead of tender and soft.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a perfect round shape.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use clear vanilla extract for a pure white icing color if you want a pristine appearance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg