Copycat Crumbl St. Patrick’s Celebration Cake Cookie Recipe – St. Patrick's Festive Cookie
This might be the fluffiest thing Crumbl has ever made. A soft cake batter cookie topped with a swirl of cake batter cream cheese frosting and finished with a festive splash of green sprinkles.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- unsalted butter 1 stick
- cream cheese 2 oz
- granulated sugar 1 cup
- brown sugar 1 cup
- eggs 2 pieces
- vanilla extract 2 tsp
- cake flour 2 cups
- all-purpose flour 1 cup
- cornstarch 2 tbsp
- baking powder 2 tsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- salt 0.5 tsp
- green sprinkles 0.25 cup
- cream cheese 4 oz
- unsalted butter 0.5 stick
- powdered sugar 1.5 cups
- cake batter extract 1 tsp
- milk 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
66 g
55%
Protein
5 g
4%
Fat
22 g
41%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for even browning and easy removal.
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2
Beat 1 stick unsalted butter, 2 oz cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until pale and fluffy—this creates the signature soft Crumbl base.
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3
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well, then sift in cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a very thick, slightly sticky dough forms—don't overmix, as this preserves the tender cake texture.
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4
Portion dough into 8 oversized balls (~4.5 inches in diameter). Chill the dough balls 1 hour on the tray—this is the copycat tip that keeps Crumbl cookies thick and fluffy instead of spreading flat.
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5
Bake chilled cookies for 14–16 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked. Let cool completely on pan for maximum softness.
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6
For the cake batter cream cheese frosting: Beat 4 oz cream cheese and ½ stick unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, cake batter extract, and milk. Beat until soft, pipeable frosting forms.
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7
Pipe a tall swirl of frosting onto fully cooled cookies to mimic Crumbl's signature look, then immediately top with green sprinkles for a festive finish.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this Copycat Crumbl St. Patrick’s Celebration Cake Cookie Recipe really taste like the real thing?
Yes! This recipe uses cake flour, cornstarch, and cream cheese just like Crumbl, resulting in an extra fluffy, soft cookie with rich cake batter flavor. Chilling the dough and using a tall swirl of cake batter cream cheese frosting ensures you get the signature thickness and softness found in the original.
Q. Why did my cookies spread too thin on the baking sheet?
The chilling step is crucial—if you skip chilling the dough, the cookies will spread and lose their thick, cake-like height. Also, make sure your butter is not too soft and your oven temperature is accurate (350°F). Using parchment paper can help control even baking and prevent excess spreading.
Q. Can I use only all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
You can substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour, but the cookies will be less tender and cake-like. Cake flour has less protein, resulting in a fluffier crumb. For best copycat results, use the blend of cake flour and all-purpose flour as given.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in each cookie?
Each St. Patrick’s Celebration Cake Cookie contains about 480 kcal, with 66g of carbohydrates, 5g protein, and 22g fat per serving. These numbers reflect a true Crumbl-sized cookie, so keep portion sizes in mind!
Q. How should I store or freeze these cookies for freshness?
After frosting, store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw and frost before serving. The frosting can be made ahead and chilled separately.
