Name: Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of flour; 1 teaspoon of cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1 cup of butter, softened; 3/4 cup of light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup of granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chunks; flaky sea salt, optional for topping

Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookie

November 16, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

If you’re a fan of Crumbl’s famous chocolate chunk cookies, then this recipe is about to become your new go-to! Soft, chewy, and packed with generous chunks of rich milk chocolate, these homemade cookies capture the same irresistible flavor and texture you love from the Crumbl bakery. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just satisfying your sweet tooth, this Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookie recipe delivers the ultimate indulgence—right from the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to enjoy a fresh batch of warm, gooey cookies that will have everyone asking for seconds!

What you’ll need for this recipe

To recreate the delicious, bakery-style chocolate chunk cookies, you’ll need a few simple ingredients. They come together to create the perfect soft and chewy texture. First, start with unsalted butter for a rich, melt-in-your-mouth base. Then and add both brown sugar and granulated sugar for a sweet balance and slight caramel flavor. The secret to those thick, soft cookies is the combination of eggs and vanilla extract, which bring moisture and depth of flavor. Then, of course, no chocolate chunk cookie would be complete without a generous amount of high-quality milk chocolate chunks, ensuring every bite is filled with creamy chocolate goodness. A touch of flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt round out the mix to make these cookies perfectly balanced. Gather these ingredients and prepare for a cookie experience that rivals your favorite Crumbl treat!

Here are the ingredients to make Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookies:

flour
cornstarch
baking powder
baking soda
salt
unsalted butter
light brown sugar
granulated sugar
egg
egg yolk
vanilla extract
chocolate chunks (these are my go-to)
flaky sea salt

Making homemade cookies, like these Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookies, is more than just a fun baking project—it’s a heartwarming way for families to bond and create lasting memories together. The process of mixing ingredients, shaping dough, and waiting for the warm cookies to bake in the oven offers a chance to slow down and enjoy quality time with loved ones. There’s something special about the aroma of fresh-baked cookies filling the house, bringing everyone together around the kitchen counter. Plus, when you bake at home, you can customize the recipe to suit your family’s tastes. Therefore making it a perfect opportunity to pass down traditions, share stories, and enjoy a sweet treat made with love. These Copycat Crumbl cookies bring the joy of a beloved bakery right into your home, offering a little slice of happiness with every bite.

Yield: 6 cookies

Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of butter, softened
3/4 cup of light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of chocolate chunks
flaky sea salt, optional for topping

Instructions

INGREDIENTS

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, mix the sugars and butter until fluffy.
After scraping the side of the mixing bowl, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then continue whisking for two minutes.
Gradually add the dry ingredients until fully mixed and smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chunks.
Let the cookie dough sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Spoon out about a cup of cookie dough and form into a ball 2-3” in diameter.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls 2” apart. You can bake them as dough balls or form the dough into a flatter cookie shape.
Bake at 350º F for 15 minutes.
Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes and then transfer to a baking rack.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over cookies, if desired.
ENJOY!

Pin for later

Copycat Little Bites Party Cakes Muffins

October 27, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

We need to talk about kids and snacks. My kids will hyperfocus on a snack and then eat through it in a day. I wind up spending an ungodly amount of money on a singular snack. Part of me thinks that I can’t complain. I mean, heck, they’re eating! Like with everything, all of this comes in phases. And right now we’re in a Little Bites phase. These kids absolutely cannot get enough of the Little Bites muffins. Specifically, the party cakes. But I’m getting really tired of paying what feels like a hundred dollars for 5 mini muffins. So I did what any mom would do — I made a dupe recipe! These copycat Little Bites Party Cakes Muffins are the perfect dupe. Your kids will never know the difference!

What you’ll need

It’s actually super easy to make these copycat muffins. But you’ll never fool your kids if you use a full-size muffin tin. That’s why you need these mini muffin tins. As for the ingredients themselves, those are easy peasy.

Here’s what you’ll need:

all purpose flour
baking powder
baking soda
salt
sugar
vegetable oil
eggs
milk
vanilla
multicolor sprinkles

With just a handful of ingredients, you can easily duplicate the world’s most expensive muffins! — Also, I hope you understand that this is said in jest. But, as parents, we all know that these (absolutely scrumptious) muffins are mega overpriced. So don’t pay for them anymore!

And if you need extra props to convince your kiddos, keep one of those extra bags and throw these in it.

How to make Copycat Little Bites Party Cakes Muffins

Yield: 32-36 muffins

Copycat Little Bites Party Cakes Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups of all purpose flour
1 tablespoon (heaping) of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
1 ¼ cups of sugar
½ cup of vegetable oil
3 large eggs
½ cup of milk
3 teaspoon of vanilla
¾ cup of multicolor sprinkles

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Preheat the oven to 350ºf and generously spray your mini-muffin pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla, making sure the eggs are fully incorporated.
In another separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar) thoroughly.
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this will lead to dense muffins that don't rise properly. The mixture should be fluffy and moist. Stop mixing once the dry ingredients have dissolved into the wet ingredients.
Gently fold in the sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Drop ½ to 1 tablespoon of batter into each spot on a mini-muffin pan.
Bake in the oven for 7 minutes at 350°F (on the middle rack), or until the muffins are fully cooked. You can confirm the cook by the toothpick method.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Repeat until batter is gone.
Enjoy!

PIN FOR LATER

Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookie

September 5, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

If you’re a die-hard Crumbl cookie fan, you’ll understand the excitement of recreating their iconic Pink Sugar Cookie at home. Crumbl cookies expanded to the Northeast Ohio market in 2023 and our family was HERE FOR IT! In fact, I may have lined up on opening day for BOTH of our local Crumbl Cookies stores. It’s true! I immediately fell in love with these warm, soft, and buttery flaky cookies. If you have yet to try Crumbl cookies, what are you waiting for? I mean, who doesn’t love a yummy dessert?! These Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies will have you addicted to your new favorite cookie.

Crumbl Cookie is a popular bakery chain known for its delectable and innovative cookie creations. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t immediately get the hype before I tried them. But Crumbl Cookie fanatics, you know that each bite is a heavenly experience! The flavors meld together to form the perfect balance of sweetness, with a texture that melts in your mouth.

It’s something you need to taste to understand. If you’re not local to a Crumbl (or even if you are), what better way to experience the flavors than by recreating them with this Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookie recipe?

Here’s what you’ll need to make Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies

I love baking from scratch. If you do, you should have most of these ingredients on-hand. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of your favorite cookies:

butter
vegetable oil
granulated sugar
powdered sugar
egg
pure vanilla
flour
baking powder
baking soda
cream of tartar
milk
pink food coloring

Just twelve ingredients stand between you and your newest favorite indulgence. What are you waiting for?!

Yield: 5-6 cookies

Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookie

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

1 stick of butter, softened
¼ cup of vegetable oil
¾ cup of granulated sugar
3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ teaspoons of vanilla
2 ½ cups of flour
½ teaspoon of baking powder
¼ teaspoon of baking soda
¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar

Icing Ingredients

1 stick of butter, softened
2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
½ teaspoon of vanilla
Pink food coloring

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar; set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in the oil.
Add the egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
Gradually add the dry mixture until just blended.
Portion the dough into 2 1/2” balls (or 130g). Place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and flatten to form a 4-5” cookie.
Arrange the cookies on a pan about 2” apart and bake for 9-12 minutes at 350°F.
Allow to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla, blending to your desired consistency, adjusting with more cream or sugar as needed.
Mix in a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
Frost the cooled cookies and refrigerate them.
ENJOY!

pin for later

Ted Lasso Biscuits With The Boss Recipe

August 20, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Ted Lasso, the Apple TV show that gave us everything we needed in 2020, may go down as one of the best shows of all time. It’s wholesome (while still managing to say the F word a thousand times), funny, and flat-out heartwarming. If you haven’t seen this show, you need to subscribe to Apple TV+ right now — I promise, you won’t regret it! By the end of the series, you’ll have only ONE cast member that you *still* don’t like. The rest? You’ll love them. All of them. Oh — and you’ll cry, a LOT. But you’ll also come away asking yourself this — “What are those delicious biscuits that Rebecca loves and how can I try them?” Well, friends, I have the answer. This copycat recipe for the Ted Lasso Biscuits with the Boss will have you coming back for more.

Let’s talk about the biscuits

Listen, you can tell me you have a biscuit and I will always say ‘yes.’ Whether it’s a southern USA biscuit or a biscuit from the UK, I am HERE FOR IT. But, yes, they are very different. One savory, and one sweet. Both delicious. These biscuits are of the sweet variety. Basically, they are shortbread. Which is my absolute favorite of all the cookies in the world.

I’ve tried several variations on these biscuits. This particular recipe creates a buttery, flaky, perfectly crisp on the edges flavor that you really need in a biscuit. Also? I think Ted Lasso (and Rebecca) would approve!

What you’ll need

This recipe is not difficult. There are only five — FIVE! — ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup of granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
2 cups of all-purpose flour

Oh — and when you bite into these biscuits, here’s what you’ll say: “I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids.” – Ted Lasso.

PS. Grab the signature pink boxes here.

Ted Lasso Biscuits with the Boss

Yield: 20 biscuits

Ted Lasso Biscuits With The Boss

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup of granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
2 cups of all-purpose flour

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on each side, and set aside.
With a stand or hand mixer and a paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt on low speed, then increase to medium. Mix until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Scrape the bowls sides and add the flour while mixing on low until a moist, crumbly dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and gently press it down to fill the pan evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and use a spatula to smooth the surface.
Preheat the oven, position the rack in the center and set to 325ºF.
Poke the dough's surface lightly with a fork about 36 times, spacing evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for up to 15 minutes.
Remove from refrigerator. Bake until the surface and edges are golden brown, approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
Allow to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
While still warm, cut into rectangles of your preferred size with a sharp knife and optionally sprinkle with granulated sugar (about 1 tablespoon).
Let cool completely in the pan. Carefully lift the biscuits out using the parchment paper overhang.
ENJOY!

PIN FOR LATER

Easy Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

August 11, 2024 by Rachel 1 Comment

Well we’re slowly getting into our back-to-school groove. And along with back-to-school is back to the busy evening routine that is having three children. I find that sticking to a routine works best for our family. From keeping a clear calendar on our whiteboard, to planning out dinners and nights for takeout meals, we function best when everyone is on the same page. Something we’re all always on the same page about is meatball subs. First, homemade meatballs are just delicious. Second, cover them with cheese and slap them on a bun? Sold! It’s a meal the whole family likes. Bonus points? It’s a slow cooker meal, which means this busy mom can set and forget. And it’s exactly why you need to add this easy slow cooker meatball subs recipe to your meal rotation.

Why the slow cooker?

So why make these in the slow cooker? You know I love using my Instant Pot, but a slow cooker is also right up there with my preferred kitchen gadgets. My love of my Instant Pot is beyond measure, but sometimes I need to just set a meal up and forget about it until dinner time. And that’s exactly why I love using my slow cooker (PS. this is my favorite one).

What you’ll need to make Easy Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

The key to this recipe is making a meatball that won’t fall apart while cooking. These meatballs have an incredible consistency and incredible flavor. Bonus points? The smell while they are cooking is divine!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Panko crumbs
Parmesan cheese
garlic powder
onion powder
Italian seasoning
salt
2 eggs
milk
Italian sausage
ground beef
crushed tomatoes
split top hot dog buns
shredded mozzarella to top it off!

That’s all you’ll need for a delicious dinner!

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs Recipe

Yield: 8 sandwiches

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup of Panko crumbs
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder, divided
2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon of salt, divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup of milk
1 pound of Italian sausage
1 pound of lean ground beef
2 cups of crushed tomatoes
8 split top sliced hot dog buns
1 cup of shredded mozzarella

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan, and spices. Set this aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, begin to mix the two ground meats.
Add the eggs and milk and mix.
Finally, add the crumb mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Divide the meat into 1” - 2” balls and set aside for 15 mins.
While the meat is resting, mix the remaining spices into the crushed tomatoes and mix.
Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and set it on high.

Cook for 2 hours and then add the marinara sauce to cook for another hour.
Once the meatballs are cooked, place 3 meatballs on a bun and top with mozzarella. you and even top it with fresh chopped basil.
ENJOY!

PIN FOR LATER

Copycat Twix Candy Bar

July 9, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

I’ve confessed this secret before, but I need to say it again — I, in general, do not like chocolate. I know, I know! What kind of person doesn’t like chocolate?! Well, me… mostly. The one and only type of chocolate I will always say yes to is a sweet and salty combination. Enter Twix. I still remember the first time I had a Twix candy bar. It was Halloween. And it was love at first bite. The crumbly, salty, shortbread cookie, creamy caramel, mixed with the milk chocolate? Absolute heaven. To this day, it’s one of only a couple of candy bars that I will always, always eat (I’m looking at you, too, Payday!). If you like caramel and shortbread, you must try this Copycat Twix Candy Bar recipe.

What you’ll need for this recipe

I’m such a huge fan of shortbread. It’s easy and so delicious. And it’s a classic treat. The homemade shortbread in these Copycat Twix Candy Bars is the key to its deliciousness.

Here’s what you’ll need:

a stick of salted butter
granulated sugar
all-purpose flour
vanilla extract
caramel baking pieces
heavy cream
chocolate chips
coconut oil

Just a few ingredients and you’ll have the most delicious treat!

Copycat Twix Candy Bar

Yield: 14 bars

Copycat Twix Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

8 tablespoons of salted butter
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 cup + 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
8 ounces of caramel baking pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons of heavy cream
2 cups of chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Set your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, cut two sheets of parchment 8x16 and layer them perpendicular in the pan.
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
Mix in the vanilla extract and flour until the dough forms.
Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Cook for 18 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
Let it cool. Once completely cooled, cut the short bread into 1 x 4 inch bars. You'll need to use a very sharp knife and move slowly to prevent cracking/breaking.
While the crust is cooling, melt the caramel pieces in the microwave. Combine caramel and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl, and heat in 30-second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
Add the cooled caramel to piping bag and then pipe the caramel onto the top of the cookie bars.
Cool the bars for 30 minutes, until the caramel firms.
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave. Stir until the mixture turns smooth, then allow it to cool.
Place the chilled bars on a baking rack over parchment.
Spoon the melted chocolate over each bar until fully coated.
Let the chocolate harden before refrigerating or freezing the bars.
ENJOY!