These copycat Crumbl birthday cake cookies are the ultimate way to treat someone on their special day!
Soft, chewy, and wonderfully buttery, you'll love the familiar cake batter flavor. And when you add tangy cream cheese frosting, they're practically addictive.
Perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying those late-night Crumbl cravings, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for sure!
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Why You'll Love These Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
Party-Perfect: With their colorful sprinkles and thick, creamy frosting, these cookies are a real showstopper. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any festive gathering.
Bakery-Style Taste: Recreate the indulgent, oversized cookies you love from Crumbl right in your own kitchen. There’s no need to wait in line, and you’ll save money.
Make-Ahead Magic: Planning a big birthday bash? Prep the dough in advance and bake when ready to serve.
Ingredients
- Butter: Softened butter provides a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookies and helps create a light, crisp texture.
- Eggs: Room-temperature eggs are essential for emulsifying the dough, adding structure and moisture.
- Cake Batter Flavoring: This unique ingredient imparts the signature birthday cake taste.
- All-Purpose Flour: The backbone of the cookie dough that adds structure while keeping the texture soft and chewy.
- Baking Powder: Essential for helping the cookies rise.
- Rainbow Sprinkles: A fun, festive touch in both the cookie dough and as garnish.
- Cream Cheese: Offers a smooth, tangy contrast to the sweetness of the cookie.
- Powdered Sugar: Dissolves quickly to create a silky smooth, spreadable texture without graininess.
- Milk: For adjusting the frosting's consistency.
How to Make Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
They're the kind of bakery-style treats that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Or maybe they'll just ask you to make another batch!
Luckily, they're super easy to make.
1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. BEAT the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as needed, then blend in the eggs, one at a time, and the cake batter flavoring.
3. MIX in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles with a spatula.
4. PORTION the dough into 1/3 cup balls. Flatten each into a 1-inch-thick hockey puck shape.
5. BAKE for 15-18 minutes, until the centers are puffed, edges are set, and tops are no longer glossy.
6. CREAM the butter, cream cheese, and cake batter flavoring until smooth. ADD powdered sugar, mixing on low, until fluffy. Add milk, if needed, to reach the desired consistency.
7. PIPE the frosting onto cooled cookies in a spiral pattern using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
8. SPRINKLE rainbow sprinkles over the frosting. Serve and enjoy!
Tips For the Best Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
These copycat Crumbl cookies are such a special treat. Each bite is like a party for your taste buds!
I love adding extra sprinkles for a festive finish. I’ve also picked up on these useful baking tips:
- Choose jimmies-style sprinkles. I recommend jimmies rather than nonpareils because they won't bleed into the dough.
- DIY flavoring. If you can’t find cake batter flavoring, use 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract + 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to mimic the flavor. Take out 1/2 teaspoon of this mix for the frosting.
- Mix gently. Only mix the flour until just incorporated. Overmixing creates dense cookies. I usually do this by hand with a wooden spoon.
- Chill if needed. If your dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes before shaping.
- Flattening tip. When flattening the dough balls, use a flat-bottomed glass wrapped in plastic wrap to achieve uniform 1-inch thickness.
- Piping trick. No piping bag? No problem! Spread the frosting with a spatula for a more homemade touch. You can also use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
- Prep in advance. Make the dough up to 2 days ahead, wrap tightly, and refrigerate. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. You can also freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Thaw slightly or bake frozen, adding 1-2 minutes.
- Try variations. Use seasonal or themed sprinkles to match holidays or celebrations, or try 1 cup mini white chocolate chips. Yum!
How to Store
For party prepping or keeping leftovers fresh, follow these storage tips:
To Store: Place the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days to keep the frosting fresh. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
To Freeze: Freeze unfrosted cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the cookies at room temperature and frost before serving.
More Copycat Crumbl Cookies You Have to Try
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Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
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kcalSoft, buttery cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting and colorful sprinkles—these copycat Crumbl birthday cake cookies are too good to miss!
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough
1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons cake batter flavoring
4 1/2 cups (540g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for topping
- Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Cookies: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the bowl, as needed.
- Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the cake batter flavoring. Beat until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula.
- Portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls. Flatten each dough ball into hockey puck shapes with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass, approximately 1 inch thick. Arrange six cookies per baking sheet, leaving space to allow room for spreading.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are puffed, edges are set, and the tops no longer appear glossy. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and cake batter flavoring on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid splatters. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth. If needed, add the milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies in a spiral pattern, starting from the center and working outward.
- Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the frosting. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients. Let the butter, eggs, and cream come to room temperature before mixing. This ensures proper creaming and a smooth texture.
- Measure with care. Use the spoon-and-level method to measure the flour rather than scooping directly with the measuring cup. This helps to avoid dense cookies.
- Smaller cookie tip. For smaller portions, use a 2-tablespoon scoop and reduce the baking time to 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be about 3 inches in diameter.
