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Copycat Crumbl Base Cookie Mix

This pantry cookie mix is the simple base behind thick, bakery-style cookies—ready to turn into dozens of flavors without starting from scratch each time. One jar on your shelf means fresh cookies anytime, using what you already have and skipping the store.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 3 batches

Equipment

half gallon wide mouth mason jar

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

To Make The Bulk Mix

  • Combine all ingredients. Whisk well to fully combine and break up any brown sugar clumps.
    Transfer to an airtight container or half-gallon jar.

To Make Cookies (Per Batch)

  • 2½ cups cookie mix
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

📝 Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream wet ingredients
  • In a large bowl, mix softened butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
  • Add 2½ cups of the cookie mix add the variations to make each different cookie (to follow as individual recipes) and stir just until a soft dough forms.
  • If making gluten free: You may need 1–2 extra Tbsp butter if dough feels dry (GF varies) 1. Let the dough rest (non-negotiable) 20–30 minutes before baking👉 Hydrates the flour = smoother texture
    2. Slightly underbake
    3. Use full-fat butter (no shortcuts)👉 This keeps that rich, soft bite
    Pull when centers look soft👉 They finish setting as they cool
  • 👉 Do not overmix.

Scoop large cookies

  • Use about ¼ cup of dough per cookie (large scoop).
  • Roll into a ball, then gently flatten the top.

Bake

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.

Cool

  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before moving.
  • 👉 This step gives you that soft Crumbl-style center.