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crumbl sugar cookie recipe

Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 18 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Pink gel food coloring

Method
 

  1. Beat 1 cup butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar on medium-high for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, then mix in 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp almond extract, and 3 tbsp sour cream until just combined.
  2. Whisk together 2 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low for 30 seconds until no dry streaks remain. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop 3 tbsp dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets 3 inches apart. Press to 3/4 inch thick and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Beat 1/2 cup butter for 2 minutes. Mix in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy. Tint with pink gel food coloring to your preferred shade.
  5. Spread a generous swirl of frosting onto each cooled cookie with the back of a spoon or offset spatula, leaving a 1/4-inch bare edge, and serve on a platter.

Notes

The cookies need to be completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will slide off and look messy. Prep time includes the 30-minute dough chill, so plan accordingly. This recipe makes about 18 cookies depending on how large you scoop them.