If you’ve ever stood in line at Crumbl wishing you could recreate their famous Crumbl confetti cake cookies at home, this recipe is for you. I tested multiple batches to get the texture just right, thick, soft centers, lightly set edges, and that classic cake-batter flavor that makes these cookies so nostalgic and irresistible.

Close-up view of two confetti cake cookies on a light-colored ceramic plate, topped with smooth pink cream cheese frosting and colorful round sprinkles. One cookie has a large bite taken out, clearly showing the soft, fluffy, cake-like interior with small sprinkles baked throughout the crumb. Loose sprinkles are scattered on the plate and wooden table, emphasizing the texture and softness of the cookies and the thickness of the frosting swirl. — A soft, cake-like center with pink frosting makes these Crumbl copycats confetti cake cookies completely irresistible.

This recipe is designed specifically for home bakers, using straightforward techniques and clear visual cues so you know exactly when the cookies are done (no guessing required). I’ll explain why egg whites help keep the cookies tender, how to avoid overbaking, and how to make a smooth, pipe-able cream cheese frosting that looks bakery-perfect without special tools.

Whether you’re baking these for a party, a birthday, or just because you love confetti cake, this copycat recipe is reliable, make-ahead friendly, and easy to repeat with consistent results every time.

Disclaimer: This recipe is a homemade copycat inspired by Crumbl’s confetti cake cookies and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Crumbl Cookies®.

Why You’ll Love These Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies

They taste just like the Crumbl favorite: Soft, thick, and buttery with that classic cake-batter flavor, these cookies hit the same sweet, nostalgic notes as the bakery version.
Perfectly soft centers, every time: No dry edges here. I’ll walk you through the simple tricks that keep these cookies tender in the middle and gently set on the outside.
That pink frosting steals the show: The vanilla cream cheese frosting is smooth, lightly tangy, and not overly sweet, easy to pipe or spread, even if you’re not a pro.
Make-ahead friendly: The dough and the baked cookies both store beautifully, so you can prep ahead or freeze extras for later.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Flat lay of ingredients for Crumbl confetti cake cookies including butter, sugar, egg whites, flour, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, milk, baking powder, and colorful sequin sprinkles on a marble surface. — Everything you need to make these confetti cake cookies from scratch at home.

For the Confetti Cake Cookies

Unsalted butter, softened
Granulated sugar
Egg whites
Princess cake emulsion
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Sequin sprinkles

For the Pink Cream Cheese Frosting

Unsalted butter, softened
Cream cheese, softened
Powdered sugar
Milk or heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Pink food coloring
Sequin sprinkles, for decorating

How to Make Confetti Cake Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream on medium speed until smooth, light in color, and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl so everything is evenly mixed.

Overhead view of a stand mixer bowl filled with creamed butter and sugar, whipped until pale, light, and fluffy, with soft peaks and a smooth texture. This image shows the cookie dough base at the creaming stage, just before the egg whites, vanilla, and cake flavoring are added for making soft confetti cake cookies.

3. Add the vanilla extract, princess cake emulsion, and egg whites to the bowl. Mix on medium speed until fully combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often—this step ensures the flavorings and egg whites are evenly incorporated.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed just until the dough comes together and no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing here, as that can make the cookies tough instead of soft and cake-like.

Overhead view of a stand mixer bowl with creamed butter and sugar, showing egg whites, vanilla extract, and cake flavoring added on top before mixing. This image shows the wet ingredients being incorporated to create a smooth, light base for confetti cake cookie dough.

Overhead view of a stand mixer bowl with flour, baking powder, and salt added on top of the wet cookie dough. This image shows the dry ingredients being incorporated into the dough before mixing to create soft confetti cake cookies.

5. Add the sequin sprinkles and gently fold them into the dough using a spatula or very low mixer speed. Mixing gently helps keep the sprinkles intact and prevents color bleeding.

Overhead view of finished dough in a stand mixer bowl, showing a thick, soft texture with colorful sequin sprinkles evenly mixed throughout. This image represents the completed cookie dough after folding in sprinkles and before scooping and baking.

6. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading. For bakery-style cookies, keep the dough tall rather than flattening it.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, just until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft. The cookies should not brown much on top—slightly underbaked is exactly what you want.

Overhead view of freshly baked desserts cooling on a wire rack, showing thick, pale cookies with soft centers and colorful sprinkles throughout. This image shows the cookies after baking and before frosting, demonstrating proper doneness and texture.

8. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the pan. This helps them finish setting and keeps them from breaking when you move or frost them.

How to Make Pink Cream Cheese Frosting

9. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Mix on medium speed until smooth, creamy, and completely combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

10. Add about half of the powdered sugar along with the vanilla extract and milk. Mix on low speed until the sugar is mostly incorporated and the frosting looks smooth.

Overhead view of whipped cream cheese frosting in a stand mixer bowl, showing a smooth, fluffy texture with a small amount of pink food coloring added on top. This image shows the frosting at the final mixing stage before piping.

11. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything mixes evenly.

12. Add pink food coloring a little at a time, mixing between additions, until you reach a soft pastel pink similar to the Crumbl-style frosting.

Overhead view of smooth, fluffy pink cream cheese frosting in a stand mixer bowl, showing a soft pastel pink color and creamy texture. This image shows the finished frosting after adding food coloring, ready to be transferred to a piping bag for decorating.

How to Decorate Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies

Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and snip a small opening at the tip. A small cut gives you better control and a clean swirl.
Pipe the frosting in a spiral starting in the center of each cookie and working outward toward the edges.
Immediately sprinkle the tops with sequin sprinkles while the frosting is fresh so they stick properly.

Overhead view of fully frosted confetti cake cookies cooling on a wire rack, each topped with a smooth spiral of pink cream cheese frosting. The cookies are thick, pale in color, and speckled with colorful sprinkles, showing the finished Crumbl-style cookies ready to serve.

Overhead view of fully frosted confetti cake cookies cooling on a wire rack, each topped with a smooth swirl of pink cream cheese frosting and colorful sequin sprinkles. The cookies are thick, pale in color, and evenly spaced, showing the finished Crumbl-style cookies ready to serve.

Helpful Tips for Perfect Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies

Cookies spread too much: Your butter may have been too soft or warm. Chill the scooped dough for 20–30 minutes before baking, and make sure you’re not flattening the dough balls before they go in the oven.
Cookies came out dry or crumbly: These cookies should look slightly underbaked when you pull them from the oven. If they’re fully golden on top, they’ve gone too far. Remember, they’ll continue to set as they cool on the pan.
Frosting is too thick to pipe smoothly: Add a tiny splash of milk or cream and mix again until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and easy to pipe without pulling at the cookie.

Close-up view of a confetti cake cookie topped with a smooth spiral of pink cream cheese frosting and colorful round sprinkles, positioned in front of a glass bottle filled with milk. The cookie is thick and pale in color with visible sprinkles baked into the dough, while additional frosted cookies sit on plates in the background on a wooden surface. The image creates a cozy dessert scene showing the finished cookies ready to enjoy with milk. — Soft confetti cake cookies with served with milk, perfect for a classic bakery-style treat.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

Storing Frosted Cookies

Once frosted, store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
They’ll stay fresh for up to 4 days.
For the best texture and flavor, let the cookies sit at room temperature for about 15–20 minutes before serving so the frosting softens slightly.

Storing Unfrosted Cookies

Unfrosted cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Frost just before serving for the prettiest presentation.

Freezing the Cookies

These cookies freeze best unfrosted.
Once completely cooled, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag with parchment between layers.
Freeze for up to 2 months.

Freezing the Frosting

The cream cheese frosting can be frozen separately in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then re-whip briefly until smooth and fluffy before piping.

Make-Ahead Tip

For stress-free baking, make the cookies ahead, freeze them unfrosted, and decorate the day you plan to serve. They’ll taste fresh and look bakery-perfect.

Overhead view of a large ceramic platter filled with confetti cake cookies, each topped with a smooth spiral of pink cream cheese frosting and colorful round sprinkles. The cookies are thick, pale in color, and evenly spaced on the plate, with extra sprinkles scattered on the wooden table around them. Glass bottles of milk and folded kitchen linens are visible in the background, creating a bakery-style serving scene with finished cookies ready to share. — Bakery-style confetti cake cookies, perfect for sharing at parties or gatherings.

Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies FAQ

Yes. You can scoop smaller portions, but keep in mind the bake time will be shorter. Start checking them early and pull them when the centers look just set for the softest texture.

No. Keeping the dough mounded helps the cookies bake up thick and soft, just like the Crumbl-style version.

The butter or cream cheese may have been too warm. Chill the frosting briefly, then re-whip until it’s thick enough to hold its shape before piping.

This can happen if there was too much flour or the dough was overmixed. For best results, mix just until combined and avoid packing the dough tightly when scooping.

Egg whites help keep the cookies light in color and create a fluffy, cake-like texture without the richness or yellow tint from egg yolks.

Did you make these Crumbl confetti cake cookies? Leave a comment below, I love hearing how they turned out! And don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest!

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Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies (Bakery-Style Copycat at Home)

Why You’ll Love These Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies