Copycat Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies: Soft, Frosted, and Perfectly Festive

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Chef Josie

Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with these Copycat Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies; soft, buttery, and topped with smooth green frosting and festive sprinkles. Inspired by the famous Crumbl bakery cookies, this recipe captures their signature melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet almond-vanilla flavor, all wrapped in a merry Christmas look.

These cookies are as stunning as they are delicious. With their tender centers, creamy frosting, and cheerful holiday colors, they’re perfect for Christmas dessert platters, cookie exchanges, or even as gifts for friends and family.

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Why You’ll Love These Copycat Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

• Bakery-style texture: Soft, thick, and buttery with a rich crumb.
• Festive flair: Green frosting and sprinkles make them perfect for the holidays.
• Simple ingredients: Classic sugar cookie staples; no chill time required.
• Frosting that melts in your mouth: Smooth, creamy, and lightly flavored with almond extract.
• Perfect for gifting: Beautifully decorated and easy to package in cookie boxes or tins.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

For the Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Green gel food coloring
• Holiday sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and extracts: Mix in vanilla and almond extract until combined.
4. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to wet mixture.
5. Form cookies: Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
6. Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes, just until the edges are set but not browned. Cool completely.
7. Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, mixing until smooth. Tint with green food coloring.
8. Frost and decorate: Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with holiday sprinkles.

Notes and Top Tips

• Don’t overbake; cookies should remain pale for that soft Crumbl-style texture.
• Chill the frosting for 10 minutes before spreading if you prefer a thicker layer.
• Use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent green frosting.
• For a nut-free version, omit the almond extract and use extra vanilla.
• Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Serving Suggestions and Variations

These Copycat Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies shine on any holiday dessert spread.

Try these festive twists:

• Peppermint Version: Add crushed candy canes to the frosting.
• Red Frosting Twist: Swap green for red and sprinkle with white nonpareils.
• Snowflake Design: Use white frosting and blue sprinkles for a wintery look.
• Cookie Sandwiches: Frost the bottom of one cookie and top with another for a sweet-filled sandwich.

Storage and Freezing Tips

• At Room Temperature: Store in airtight containers for 3–4 days.
• Refrigerated: Keeps up to 7 days; perfect for advanced holiday baking.
• Freeze Dough: Roll dough balls and freeze up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen (add 1 extra minute).
• Freeze Frosted Cookies: Place in layers with parchment paper and freeze for up to 1 month.

Why You’ll Make Them Again

These Copycat Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, and perfectly festive: everything a holiday cookie should be. They’re easy enough for beginners, pretty enough for gifting, and delicious enough to become a yearly tradition. Once you make them, you’ll never need to buy Crumbl again.

FAQs

1. How do I make my cookies taste like Crumbl?
Use almond extract; it gives the cookies their signature bakery-style flavor.

2. Can I use store-bought frosting?
Yes, but homemade frosting gives that smooth, whipped Crumbl-style finish.

3. Do I need to chill the dough?
No chill time needed! The cookies hold their shape perfectly without chilling.

4. Can I make these ahead of time for a party?
Absolutely. Bake up to 2 days before serving and frost the day of for best freshness.

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