Can You Buy Crumbl Cookies From The Grocery Store?

Does Crumbl make the perfect cookie? Opinions are mixed: Some consumers go gaga for its soft, enormous confections, while others gripe that Crumbl cookies are underbaked and overpriced. Crumbl stores are located in all 50 states, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. If you don't have one of its signature pink bakeries nearby, you may be wondering if you can buy Crumbl cookies from your local grocery store. Alas, it seems that the answer is no. 

Costco's Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies shares similarities with Crumbl's signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk — both utilize hunks of broken-up chocolate chunk in lieu of ordinary chips — so you can opt for Costco's version in a pinch . You can also find Crumbl's (admittedly poorly-rated) cookie cereal at retailers like Target. However, there's no indication you can buy actual Crumbl cookies outside of its franchised bakery locations. If you don't live near a Crumbl store, all hope is not lost, however; it's easy enough to bake cookies in the same style at home.

Imitation Crumbl cookie recipes litter the internet, from Reddit to food blogs galore. It's all a bit speculative, though. According to a former Crumbl employee on TikTok, not even the bakers know what's in the company's batter as the base arrives in an unmarked bag. With a little understanding of baking basics, however, we can make some educated guesses. 

For one thing, you should use cake flour in your cookie recipes since this makes fluffier, larger desserts with more rise and a tender crumb. Likewise, chilling your dough before baking prevents spreading and leads to loftier cookies. One element that all Crumbl cookies seem to have in common is gooey insides that stem from being slightly undercooked. Some folks hate this aspect, but if you prize it, go ahead and knock a couple minutes off your baking time.

Crumbl opened almost 400 bakeries between 2023 and 2024. If you don't already live close to one, the odds are good it won't be long before Crumbl is in your neighborhood. In the meantime, however, there's no reason you can't tie on your apron and achieve a similar taste at home — and for a lot cheaper.