Crumbl Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies

Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies (Crumbl Copycat Recipe)

If you love the sweet and salty flavors of classic Strawberry Pretzel Pie, you’re going to be obsessed with these Crumbl-style Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies. With a buttery pretzel-infused cookie base, tangy whipped cream-cheese frosting, and a vibrant strawberry topping, these cookies are a nostalgic throwback with a gourmet twist.

🍒 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• Perfect balance of salty pretzel crunch, sweet strawberry topping, and rich creaminess.
• Giant bakery-style size, just like the Crumbl originals.
• Make-ahead friendly: prep dough and topping in advance.
• Ideal for spring, summer, baby showers, potlucks, or anytime you want to impress.

🍪 How to Make Homemade Copycat Crumbl Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies

Cookie Dough

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder

Pretzel Mix

• 3/4 cup crushed pretzels
• 3 tbsp melted butter

Strawberry Topping

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1.5 tbsp unflavored gelatin

Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2.5 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

☕️ Instructions to Make Copycat Crumbl Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies

1. Make the Cookie Base:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, beat both softened and melted butter with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in egg until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, cornstarch and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet until dough forms.
6. Stir in the pretzel crumbs mixed with melted butter.
7. Form large balls (about 1/4 cup each), press a well into the center, and place on lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 7.5 to 8 minutes. Cookies should be soft and barely golden. Cool completely.

2. Strawberry Topping:

1. In a small saucepan, simmer strawberries, water, and sugar.
2. Once softened, mash lightly and stir in gelatin.
3. Boil until thickened slightly. Cool to room temp before using.

3. Make the Frosting:

1. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped cream gently.

4. Assemble:

1. Fill cookie centers with frosting.
2. Top with strawberry topping.
3. Sprinkle with crushed pretzels.

🚀 Pro Baker Tips

• Create a “cookie nest” by pressing the dough balls with a spoon before baking.
• Let cookies fully cool before assembling to prevent melting.
• Freeze cookies (undecorated) up to 2 months. Add toppings fresh.

📅 Make-Ahead & Storage

• Store in fridge for 3 days in airtight container.
• Strawberry topping can be made 2–3 days ahead.
• Cookie dough can be chilled overnight.

❓ FAQ

Can I use strawberry jam instead of fresh topping? Yes, but the gelatin-strawberry version gives the truest pie flavor.

What kind of pretzels should I use? Salted mini twists or sticks work best.

Can I make them smaller? Sure—just reduce baking time to 5–6 minutes and adjust the filling amounts.

📊 Why Make Them at Home?

Crumbl cookies are fun, but pricey and seasonal. Making them at home means:

• No waiting in line
• No limited release windows
• Full control over ingredients (organic, gluten-free, etc.)

Skip the $5-a-cookie shock and enjoy bakery-quality treats from your own kitchen!

🌱 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Use dairy-free butter & cream cheese for a lactose-free option.
• Substitute coconut sugar for refined sugar.
• For less sweetness, reduce sugar in the frosting by 1 tbsp.

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Crumbl Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies

Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

These Crumbl copycat Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies combine a soft pretzel-infused cookie base, whipped cream-cheese frosting, and strawberry gelatin topping for the perfect sweet-and-salty treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Chill Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Course cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

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  Hand or stand mixer
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  Silpat
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  Baking Sheet
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  Cooling rack
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  Cookie Dough Scoop

Ingredients

  

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Cookie Dough

• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ▢ Pinch salt
• ▢ 1 tsp baking powder

Pretzel Mix

• ▢ ¾ cup crushed pretzels
• ▢ 3 tbsp melted butter

Strawberry Topping

• ▢ 1 cup frozen strawberries
• ▢ ⅓ cup water
• ▢ 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ 1.5 tbsp unflavored gelatin

Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting

• ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
• ▢ 2.5 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ▢ ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Make the Cookie Base:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, beat both softened and melted butter with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  1/2 cup unsalted butter

  1/4 cup unsalted butter

  1/2 cup granulated sugar

  1 tsp vanilla extract
• Mix in egg until combined.
  1 large egg
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, cornstarch and salt.
  2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

  1/4 tsp cream of tartar

  1 teaspoon cornstarch

  Pinch salt

  1 tsp baking powder
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet until dough forms.
• Stir in the pretzel crumbs mixed with melted butter.
  3/4 cup crushed pretzels

  3 tbsp melted butter
• Form large balls (about 1/4 cup each), press a well into the center, and place on lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 7.5 to 8 minutes. Cookies should be soft and barely golden. Cool completely.

Strawberry Topping:

• In a small saucepan, simmer strawberries, water, and sugar.
  1 cup frozen strawberries

  1/3 cup water

  1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
• Once softened, mash lightly and stir in gelatin.
  1.5 tbsp unflavored gelatin
• Boil until thickened slightly. Cool to room temp before using.

Make the Frosting:

• Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; set aside.
  1/2 cup heavy cream
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2.5 oz cream cheese

  1/3 cup granulated sugar

  1 tsp vanilla extract
• Fold in whipped cream gently.

Assemble:

• Fill cookie centers with frosting.
• Top with strawberry topping.
• Sprinkle with crushed pretzels.

Equipment

Hand or stand mixer

Silpat

Baking Sheet

Cooling rack

Cookie Dough Scoop

Recipe Size Alteration Note

If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 871IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 47g

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🚀 Final Thoughts

These homemade Crumbl Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies take everything you love about that retro dessert and elevate it with a soft, chewy cookie base. Whether you’re serving a crowd or treating yourself, these are guaranteed to disappear fast.

So roll up your sleeves and start baking—because the sweet-salty magic is totally worth it.