Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies are a copycat of the popular Crumbl bakery signature sugar cookies. These soft sugar cookies are not only gluten free but they are grain free, paleo friendly and refined sugar free thanks to TruEats Monk Fruit Sweetener. These amazing cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Whether you have celiac disease or you simply avoid gluten because you have a gluten intolerance you might be feeling left out by not being able to try Crumbl Bakery's giant cookies, made wildly popular thanks to social media. While their menu changes weekly to showcase a variety of flavors, their signature sugar cookies are a fan favorite.
If you're a fan of copycat recipes, you might also like to try this Homemade Buncha Crunch recipe or or this Dunkin' Donuts Iced Mocha Latte.
Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe
- It is grain free. This homemade version is grain free, making it perfect for anyone with any level of gluten intolerance or anyone following a grain free or paleo diet.
- It is refined sugar free. We are replacing white sugar with TruEats Monk Fruit Sweetener, which is a refined sugar free alternative to cane sugar, perfect for those looking for a low glycemic, keto friendly sweetener.
- You won't feel left out! These delicious cookies are perfect for anyone wanting to join in on the Crumbl cookie fun. If you're throwing a party with your favorite cookies from Crumbl, make sure to whip up the gluten-free version for your gluten intolerant guests!
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Gluten-Free Crumbl Cookie Ingredients & Tested Substitutions
Sugar Cookie Ingredients
- Almond Flour & Coconut Flour. I like a mixture of almond & coconut flour to make nice thick sugar cookies, just like you would get at Crumbl bakery. If you don't have almond flour or coconut flour, you can use a paleo flour blend like this one from Bob's Red Mill.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener. My favorite sugar substitute is monk fruit sweetener. It bakes & tastes just like white sugar but it is keto friendly, low glycemic and refined sugar free. I used TruEats Monk Fruit Sweetener to make these gluten-free cookies. You can use code TRUEATS20 for 20% off your first order!
- Butter. If you like buttery cookies, I suggest using a high quality salted grass fed butter which is my personal preference. If you would like to make these cookies dairy free, I find that Country Crock or Miyoko's Creamery vegan butter are the best dairy-free alternative options. You will need butter for the buttercream frosting as well.
- Eggs. You will need 1 large room temperature egg. I did not test this recipe with any egg alternatives.
- Baking Powder. Be sure to choose a brand of baking powder that is certified gluten free.
- Vanilla Extract. Opt for a high quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for the best flavor.
Additional Ingredients for the Buttercream Frosting
- Almond Extract. I love to add a little almond extract to my homemade frosting to enhance the flavor, however this ingredient is entirely optional.
- Milk. My preference is to use almond milk in my homemade frosting, however you may use traditional heavy cream or any type of milk you prefer.
- Natural, Dye Free Food Coloring. To give your Crumbl bakery-style cookie its signature pink hue, opt for a dye-free food coloring made from natural ingredients.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Add freeze dried strawberry powder to the frosting mix to make a strawberry shortcake flavor
- If you are a fan of chocolate cookies, add a little bit of cocoa powder, about 1-2 tbsp, to the sugar cookie. Top it with frosting & crumbled gluten free oreo cookies or add some peanut butter to the frosting mix.
- Make a cinnamon buttercream frosting by omitting the pink food coloring & adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the frosting.
- If you don't want giant cookies, you can make the cookie dough balls smaller and make a batch of 8-10 cookies instead of 4 large cookies.
Gluten-Free Crumbl Cookie Recipe Steps by Step Instructions
1. Pre-heat oven & prep baking sheet. Pre-heat your oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter, eggs, vanilla & monk fruit sweetener. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter & TruEats monk fruit sweetener with an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Next, beat in the egg & vanilla extract.
3. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour & baking powder until combined.
4. Combine wet & dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, using a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients in. Mix it well until no clumps of flour remain. Note that the dough will need to be mixed a bit longer in order for the almond flour mixture to soak up the wet ingredients. The dough will be thick, which is what you want!
5. Form the cookies. Scoop the batter onto the parchment lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop. I recommend weighing the dough balls for best results. For large Crumbl style cookies, each dough ball should be about 120g in weight. Once you have scooped your cookie dough onto the baking sheet, form the cookies using your hands or a glass. You will need to form the cookie into a circle & press down gently to achieve a large cookie about ½" to ¾" thick.
6. Bake. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Make the powdered monk fruit. While the cookies bake, prepare the frosting first by making your own powdered monk fruit sweetener. You will do this by adding TruEats Monk Fruit Sweetener to a high speed blender and pulsing until light and fluffy, resembling powdered sugar.
8. Prepare the frosting. Add room temperature butter to a large mixing bowl & cream butter with your mixer, gradually adding the powdered monk fruit a little at a time. Then add vanilla extract, pink food coloring & almond extract if using. Only add in the milk if your frosting is a bit too thick & needs some help to combine.
9. Frost the cookies. Using a frosting spatula, frost the top of the cookie with a thick layer of frosting.
How to Store Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies
These cookies are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days for maximum freshness.
Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies FAQs
What is monk fruit?
Monk Fruit is a small, round fruit native to southern China that has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine to help blood sugar management. Monk Fruit gets its sweetness from natural compounds called mogrosides, which are anti-inflammatory and keep blood sugar levels stable. Naturally sweet, Monk Fruit has no calories, carbs or fat.
TruEats Premium Monk Fruit Sweetener is a delicious blend of monk fruit extract and erythritol with no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.
Can I substitute the coconut & almond flour?
The only acceptable substitution for the coconut flour and almond flour would be a paleo flour blend. If you do a lot of grain free baking but do not want to have many different types of flours on hand, a paleo baking flour is the perfect option. I like Bob's Red Mill the best.
If you liked this recipe you might also enjoy:
- Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Donuts
- Strawberry Negroni made with strawberry simple syrup using TruEats Sweetener
- Apple Strawberry Crisp
- Protein Sugar Cookies
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Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free)
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoon grass fed butter, salted room temperature, slightly softened. can sub for plant butter, see notes.
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ⅔ cup TruEats granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract can sub for vanilla bean paste
For the Buttercream Frosting
- ½ cup grass fed butter softened. can use salted or unsalted depending on your personal preference.
- 1 cup TruEats monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract can sub for vanilla bean paste
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 tablespoon milk of choice optional, only if needed
- 1-2 teaspoon natural pink food coloring
Instructions
Sugar Cookies
- Pre-heat oven & prep baking sheet. Pre-heat your oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, eggs, vanilla & monk fruit sweetener. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter & TruEats monk fruit sweetener with an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Next, beat in the egg & vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour & baking powder until combined.
- Combine wet & dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, using a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients in. Mix it well until no clumps of flour remain. Note that the dough will need to be mixed a bit longer in order for the almond flour mixture to soak up the wet ingredients. The dough will be thick, which is what you want!
- Form the cookies. Scoop the batter onto the parchment lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop. I recommend weighing the dough balls for best results. For large Crumbl style cookies, each dough ball should be about 120g in weight. Once you have scooped your cookie dough onto the baking sheet, form the cookies using your hands or a glass. You will need to form the cookie into a circle & press down gently to achieve a large cookie about ½" to ¾" thick.
- Bake. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Buttercream Frosting
- Make the powdered monk fruit. While the cookies bake, prepare the frosting first by making your own powdered monk fruit sweetener. You will do this by adding TruEats Monk Fruit Sweetener to a high speed blender and pulsing until light and fluffy, resembling powdered sugar.
- Prepare the frosting. Add room temperature butter to a large mixing bowl & cream butter with your mixer, gradually adding the powdered monk fruit a little at a time. Then add vanilla extract, pink food coloring & almond extract if using. Only add in the milk if your frosting is a bit too thick & needs some help to combine.
- Frost the cookies. Using a frosting spatula, frost the top of the cookie with a thick layer of frosting.
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