Copycat Crumbl Cheesecake Cookies
These Copycat Crumbl Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect treat for any cheesecake lover! With a graham cracker cookie base and a cheesecake frosting these salted caramel cheesecake cookies are always a family favorite.
Do you love Crumbl Cookies? Skip the bakery and make these Copycat Crumbl Twix Cookies at home instead. If you are a fan of rich frosted cookies, you can also try these Frosted Red Velvet Cookies.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These cookies are the perfect combination of a soft, chewy base and a creamy cheesecake topping, making them utterly irresistible!
- They’re easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
- Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party, need a sweet treat, or want to surprise someone special.
- They taste just like the Crumbl favorites but are homemade with a touch of love!
If your family loves caramel cheesecake as much as mine does, then next time you may want to give this Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake recipe a try!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- flour
- cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- salted caramel sauce
🔪 How to Make These Copycat Crumbl Cheesecake Cookies
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat some more.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and 1 ½ c of the graham cracker crumbs. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to make even sized balls, about 1- 1 ½” diameter and roll the cookie in the remaining graham cracker crumbs and place on a nonstick baking tray.
- Gently flatten the cookies and space them about 2” apart from each other. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
- To make the frosting, place the butter, cream cheese and vanilla in a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Add in the powdered sugar and mix slowly until the frosting is smooth and lump free.
- Pipe the frosting in a circular pattern on top of the cookies and then drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
🥄 Equipment
This is the list of the equipment that you will need to make this cheesecake cookie recipe:
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheets or Cookie Sheets
- Piping bag with a round tip
🥫 Storage
Storage – If you have any leftover cookies, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze the cookies for longer storage. Simply place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag and label with the date before placing them in the freezer. To thaw, leave the cookie at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
Serve With
Enjoy them with a tall glass of cold milk for a classic combo, or try serving them alongside a warm cup of coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon pick-me-up. For an extra indulgent treat, scoop some ice cream in between two cookies to make a scrumptious ice cream sandwich.
💭 Tips
- For perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough evenly before baking. This not only ensures consistent size but also helps them bake evenly.
- Don’t overmix your dough! Overmixing can lead to tougher cookies, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, slightly underbake them—remove them from the oven when the edges are just golden but the centers look a little soft. They’ll firm up as they cool.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, because of the cream cheese frosting, it’s best to store these cookies in the fridge to keep them fresh.
Absolutely! You can freeze the unbaked dough or the fully baked cookies. Just make sure to store them in a freezer safe container to keep them fresh.
🍽 More Salted Caramel Recipes
Do you enjoy salted caramel? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars
- Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Copycat Crumbl Cheesecake Cookies
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheets or Cookie Sheets
- Piping bag with round tip
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs Divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Cheesecake Frosting:
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat some more.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and 1 ½ c of the graham cracker crumbs.
- Reserve ½ c of the crumbs!
- Mix until the ingredients are well combined. Use a cookie scoop to make even sized balls, about 1- 1 ½” diameter and roll the cookie in the remaining graham cracker crumbs and place on a nonstick baking tray.
- Gently flatten the cookie and space them about 2” apart from each other.
- Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Remove and place on a cooling rack to completely come to room temperature before frosting.
- To make the frosting, place the butter, cream cheese and vanilla in a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the powdered sugar and mix slowly until the frosting is smooth and lump free.
- Place in a piping bag with a small, round tip and pipe the frosting onto the tops of each cookie, in a circular fashion.
- Drizzle the tops of each frosting cookie with a bit of caramel sauce.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
I know copycat recipes are supposed to mimic the original, but I have to say yours is so much better!