These delicious Cookie Dough Cookies are inspired by the beloved Crumbl cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is crowned with a luscious layer of buttercream frosting and topped with irresistible cookie dough bites. Every bite is pure cookie heaven!
Edible Cookie Dough Cookies Recipe
I love chocolate chip cookies, and these cookies are decorated with edible chocolate chip cookie dough. It’s a great treat for chocolate lovers that’s not too sweet. If you have ever tried Crumbl cookies, you know that they are known for their bold flavors, soft cookies, and delicious toppings. After making these cookies at home, the flavor and texture rival the real thing. My kids love treats, so of course, they adore these cookies. I’ve made them a handle of times for potlucks, too, and they are ALWAYS a hit!
If you love cookie dough as much as we do, you’ll also want to check out our Cookie Dough Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip and Cookie Dough Fudge recipes.
Why You’ll Love These Cookie Dough Cookies
- Great texture. These cookies are the perfect ratio of soft and chewy!
- They freeze well. Store them in the freezer for a longer shelf life.
- Budget-friendly. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, which keep costs low.
Recipe Ingredients
Below is everything you need for the cookie dough cookies, as well as the homemade frosting and garnishes on top. These ingredients are simple and affordable!
For the cookie dough
- Butter: Leave the butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften so it mixes well with the other ingredients. I use unsalted butter, so there isn’t a salty flavor.
- Sugars: I use a combination of white and light brown sugar.
- Egg: Make sure the egg is at room temperature as well.
- Vanilla: I like to use pure vanilla when possible. It adds a subtle, authentic vanilla flavor and brings out the other flavors.
- Flour and cornstarch: This recipe calls for all-purpose flour and a couple of teaspoons of cornstarch.
- Baking powder: This is the leavening agent that adds a little fluffiness to the cookie dough.
- Salt: I always add salt when baking for balance.
For the frosting
- Butter: This should be softened and unsalted as well. It adds a rich and creamy flavor to the homemade frosting.
- Vanilla: The vanilla extract helps to tie the frosting and cookie flavors together.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting. Don’t use granulated sugar, as it will add a gritty texture.
- Mini chocolate chips: You can use regular chocolate chips, but I like the minis, so there’s room for cookie dough bites as well.
- Cookie dough bites: These will either be in the dairy section with the cookie dough or frozen. Thaw them before use if you buy the frozen kind.
How to Make Cookie Dough Cookies
Here are the directions for making your own baked cookie dough cookies at home. They’re so easy and fun to decorate!
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars. Add the butter and both sugars to a large bowl. Cream them together until fluffy with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add remaining wet ingredients. Stir in the egg and vanilla until smooth and combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. Next, stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into balls. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or a large spoon and form the cookie dough into balls. Place them on the lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 9 minutes.
- Shape them. After removing the pan from the oven, use a round cookie cutter to shape the cookies (so they’re round like Crumbl).
- Cool. Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Make the frosting. While the cookies are cooling, add the butter to a separate bowl and beat it until smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pipe frosting on the cookies. Scoop the frosting into a piping bag or a ziploc and cut the corner off. Pipe the frosting on the cookies and smooth it with a knife.
- Finish with garnishes. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips, and cookie dough bites on top of each cookie.
- Serve. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!
Tips for Success
- Make sure they’re fully baked. When the centers of the cookies are set, and the edges just barely start to brown, they’re ready.
- Add chocolate chips to the dough. Fold in chocolate chips to the cookie dough for even more chocolate flavor.
- Cool cookies completely. Do not add the frosting to the cookies until they are room temperature or it will melt and slide off.
- Skip piping. I use a piping bag for clean edges, but you can use a knife if you prefer.
Proper Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be stored at room temperature without the cookie dough bites, which can be added when you’re ready to eat them.
Place the unfrosted cookies in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw completely, add frosting and toppings, then enjoy!
More Cookie Recipes to Try
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar together.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Use a two tablespoon cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls.
Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart.
Bake for 9 minutes.
Remove from the oven and shape the edges with a large cup or cookie cutter.
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
While the cookies cool, make the frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix well until smooth.
Pipe the frosting onto each cookie using a zippered bag with the corner cut off.
Use a knife to spread the frosting into the center of the cookie.
Garnish the cookie with cookie dough bites and mini chocolate chips.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.- You can always frost the cookies with a knife.
- Pipe the frosting for smoother results on the edges.
- If any are leftover, these cookies should be refrigerated because the cookie dough bites also need to be refrigerated.
- Cookies can stay at room temperature and then be garnished with cookie dough bites when ready to serve.
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.5mg
