Copycat Crumbl Confetti Cake Batter Cheesecake Cookie Recipe – Taste Test & Review
🎂 This cookie brought pure birthday party vibes to our weekend! Crumbl's Confetti Cake Batter Cheesecake combines fluffy cake batter flavor with rich cheesecake filling, all topped with colorful confetti sprinkles. The base is thick and soft, while the creamy center adds that signature tangy-sweet contrast. If you loved their classic pink sugar cookie, this takes the celebration factor even higher.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Unsalted butter, softened 1 cup
- Cream cheese, softened 4 oz
- Granulated sugar 1 cup
- Light brown sugar, packed 0.5 cup
- Eggs 2 pieces
- Vanilla extract 2 tsp
- Cake flour 2 cups
- All-purpose flour 1 cup
- Cornstarch 2 tbsp
- Baking powder 1.5 tsp
- Baking soda 0.5 tsp
- Salt 0.5 tsp
- Rainbow confetti sprinkles 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- Cream cheese, softened 6 oz
- Powdered sugar 1 cup
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Heavy cream 2 tbsp
- Rainbow confetti sprinkles (for topping) 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
68 g
49%
Protein
6 g
4%
Fat
29 g
47%
Cooking steps
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1
Prepare the cheesecake filling first: In a bowl, beat 6 oz softened cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp heavy cream, blending until thick, creamy, and pipeable. Spoon or pipe 8 heaping teaspoons onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze 30–40 minutes until firm (this step prevents the filling from oozing out during baking, just like Crumbl’s stuffed cookies).
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2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy—this is the foundation for Crumbl’s ultra-soft, cake batter-like crumb.
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3
Beat in 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape the bowl as needed to ensure a smooth mix.
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4
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups cake flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no streaks remain for a tender, thick dough. Fold in 0.5 cup rainbow confetti sprinkles.
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5
Divide dough into 8 large equal portions (about 4.9 oz each). Flatten each in your palm, place a frozen cheesecake mound in the center, and wrap the dough around to seal, forming a thick puck about 1.5 inches tall (this creates Crumbl’s signature oversized, stuffed shape). Place on a lined baking sheet, spacing well apart.
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6
Chill the formed cookies for at least 1 hour before baking—this is key to avoid spreading and keeping cookies tall and soft, just like Crumbl’s bakery style.
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7
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 14–16 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked and puffy (do not overbake—Crumbl’s cookies are famously soft and pale). Cool on tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
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Once fully cool, top each cookie with a generous swirl of remaining cheesecake frosting (from step 1—re-whip if needed for smoothness), and finish with extra rainbow confetti sprinkles for that signature party look.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this actually taste like the Crumbl version?
Yes! The combination of cake flour, cream cheese in both dough and filling, and chilling the dough before baking all mimic Crumbl's classic soft, thick texture. Packing each cookie with real cheesecake filling and topping with tangy frosting delivers that bakery flavor in every bite.
Q. Why did my cookies spread too thin instead of staying thick?
If your cookies spread too much, it’s likely because the dough wasn’t chilled long enough. For Crumbl’s signature puffy, tall look, be sure to thoroughly chill the filled dough balls at least 1 hour before baking. Over-softened butter or warm dough will make cookies flatten out.
Q. Can I substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour in this recipe?
While you can use all-purpose flour for cake flour in a pinch, you’ll lose some of the tender, cakey crumb. Cake flour makes the cookies extra soft and gives that authentic cake batter texture—so use both flours for best results.
Q. How many calories are in each Crumbl-sized Confetti Cake Batter Cheesecake Cookie?
Each large cookie contains about 560 kcal, with 68g carbohydrates, 6g protein, and 29g fat. These are big, indulgent treats, just like you'd get at Crumbl!
Q. How should I store these cookies and can I freeze them?
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze baked, frosted cookies for up to 2 months—just thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy! The cheesecake filling means these stay soft even after chilling.
