Irresistible Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies: Your Guide to the Perfect Chilled Treat

Prepare to fall in love with these homemade Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies, a truly sensational dessert that perfectly captures the beloved flavors and textures of a classic mint chip ice cream. Imagine a soft, chewy sugar cookie base, generously studded with tiny chocolate chips, crowned with an incredibly smooth, fluffy, and refreshingly cool mint chip ice cream frosting. This frosting is so delightful, it feels and tastes just like a luxurious mint mousse!

It turns out, drawing inspiration from ice cream for cookies is a brilliant idea that consistently yields amazing results! If you’ve enjoyed my Crumbl Cookies and Cream Milkshake Cookies or my Crumbl Cookie Dough Cookies, you already know the magic that happens when these two dessert worlds collide. Both of those recipes, much like this one, take cues from popular ice cream flavors and truly deliver on an unforgettable taste experience. For those who adore mint, you might also want to explore my Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies for another delicious twist on this beloved flavor!

Why This Copycat Mint Chip Cookie Recipe Stands Out

Crafting the perfect copycat Crumbl cookie requires careful attention to detail, and this Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookie recipe excels in several key areas, making it superior to the original and an absolute must-try for any cookie enthusiast.

• Velvety Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting: The secret to our incredible mint chocolate chip frosting lies in its ability to remain wonderfully soft and creamy, even when chilled. Unlike traditional buttercreams that can seize up and become hard in the refrigerator, this frosting stays delightfully light and airy. This exceptional texture is achieved by incorporating vanilla instant pudding mix, which not only provides a beautiful, delicate mint mousse-like consistency but also helps it retain its incredible softness and flavor when served cold. The pudding mix acts as a stabilizer and a flavor enhancer, ensuring every bite is like a cloud of minty goodness, perfectly mimicking a scoop of real mint chip ice cream.
• Exquisitely Balanced Mint Flavor: One of the biggest challenges with mint-flavored desserts is achieving that refreshing zest without veering into an overpowering “toothpaste” taste. Our recipe masterfully avoids this common pitfall. By integrating a subtle hint of mint flavoring directly into the sugar cookie base, it creates a harmonious pairing with the mint chocolate chip frosting. Additionally, the inclusion of vanilla extract in both the cookie and the frosting plays a crucial role. Vanilla helps to soften and round out the sharp notes of mint, resulting in a balanced, invigorating, and utterly delicious mint profile that is refreshing and never overwhelming.
• An Elevated Experience Beyond Crumbl’s Version: While I genuinely appreciate Crumbl cookies and their innovative flavors, I found their original Mint Chip Ice Cream cookie to have a somewhat crumbly and less satisfying base. This copycat recipe directly addresses that issue. Our version boasts a perfectly chewy and soft sugar cookie base that holds its shape beautifully and melts in your mouth, providing a much more enjoyable textural contrast to the airy mint mousse. Beyond just the texture, the depth and balance of flavors in our copycat version are notably enhanced, offering a truly superior mint chip cookie experience that you’ll prefer over the store-bought rendition.

Key Ingredients for Your Mint Chip Masterpiece

Each ingredient in this recipe plays a vital role in creating the authentic taste and texture of these Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies. Understanding their purpose will help you appreciate the careful balance achieved in this delightful dessert.

• Mini Chocolate Chips: These tiny morsels are absolutely essential for achieving that authentic “mint chip” experience. Incorporating mini chocolate chips into both the cookie base and the frosting ensures a consistent distribution of chocolatey goodness in every bite, perfectly mimicking the chips found in classic mint chocolate chip ice cream. Their small size prevents them from sinking and provides a delicate crunch without overpowering the soft cookie or the airy mousse.
• Mint Extract: A measured amount of mint extract is added to the sugar cookie dough. This subtle touch of mint in the base is crucial for marrying the flavors of the cookie and the mint mousse frosting. It ensures that the entire cookie, from top to bottom, resonates with a cohesive and delightful minty essence, rather than just having a mint-flavored topping.
• Unsalted Butter: The quality of your butter significantly impacts the texture of your cookies. Using softened unsalted butter in the cookie dough is key to achieving that wonderfully chewy and soft texture that makes these sugar cookies so irresistible. Butter also contributes to the rich, wholesome flavor of the base.
• Granulated Sugar: Opting for granulated sugar as the sole sweetener in the cookie base helps to preserve a pure, classic sugar cookie flavor. Unlike brown sugar, which imparts a deeper, amber tone and molasses notes, granulated sugar allows the bright, refreshing mint chocolate chip ice cream flavor to shine through without any competing undertones. This ensures the cookie remains light in color and perfectly complements the mint frosting.

And now, let’s dive into the star of the show: the heavenly chilled mint mousse frosting!

• Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix: This is the game-changer for our frosting, transforming it into a luxurious mint mousse texture. The pudding mix acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer, giving the frosting its signature light, airy, and soft consistency. Crucially, it’s what allows the “mint mousse” (which could also be called a mint chocolate chip frosting) to remain incredibly soft and creamy even when thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator, just like real ice cream.
• Blue Food Coloring: Since vanilla pudding mix typically has a yellowish tint, using blue food coloring is essential to achieve that vibrant, iconic mint green color we all associate with mint chocolate chip ice cream. If you were to use green food coloring directly with a yellow base, the resulting color would be an unappealing, murky shade of green. A few drops of blue transform it into the perfect, inviting hue.
• Mint Extract (for frosting): The precise ratio of mint extract used in the frosting is carefully balanced to deliver that authentic mint ice cream flavor without tasting artificial or like toothpaste. It’s enough to be wonderfully refreshing but not at all overpowering.
• Vanilla Extract (for frosting): Just like in the cookie base, vanilla extract plays a critical role in the frosting. It harmonizes with the mint extract, providing a layer of warmth and sweetness that prevents the mint flavor from becoming too sharp or one-dimensional. This careful balance ensures a complex and utterly delicious mint profile.

Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Mint Chip Cookies

Follow these detailed steps to create your own batch of delicious Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies. The process is straightforward and yields truly spectacular results.

1. Prepare the Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies: Begin by creaming together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Next, incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and mint extracts, mixing until everything is well combined and smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients—flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda—mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Finally, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
2. Portion and Shape the Cookie Dough: Using a 3-tablespoon sized cookie scoop (size 20 is ideal), portion the dough into uniform round balls. Place about 6 balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This helps prevent sticking and ensures even baking. Once on the sheet, use the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to gently press down on the top of each cookie dough ball, forming it into a thick disc shape. This shaping method helps achieve the signature flat, wide Crumbl-style cookie.

3. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the prepared cookie discs for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges appear lightly set and the tops are no longer glossy or shiny. It’s important not to overbake, as this will ensure the cookies remain wonderfully soft and chewy. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking and continues the baking process gently.

4. Whip Up the Chilled Mint Mousse Frosting: In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), combine the dry vanilla instant pudding mix, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mint extract, and a few drops of blue food coloring. Using a hand mixer (or your stand mixer), beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth, thick, and resembles a fluffy mousse, typically taking about 1 minute. The blue food coloring will give you that perfect mint green hue when mixed with the yellow pudding. Once thickened, use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mint mousse.

5. Assemble and Serve Your Minty Masterpiece: Once the cookies have completely cooled, it’s time for the final, delightful step. Generously frost each cookie with a dollop of the chilled mint mousse. For an extra touch of elegance and indulgence, you can optionally top each cookie with a swirl of fresh whipped cream. These cookies are best enjoyed chilled, as the coolness truly enhances the “ice cream” aspect of the mint mousse. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and delicious.

Expert Tips for Perfect Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies

To ensure your Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies turn out perfectly every time, keep these valuable tips in mind:

These cookies are truly at their peak when enjoyed chilled, a testament to their “ice cream cookie” inspiration. While the cookie base itself doesn’t strictly *need* to be chilled, the mint chocolate chip frosting absolutely thrives with a good chill. The cool temperature enhances its mousse-like texture and delivers that refreshing, authentic ice cream sensation that makes these cookies so unique and delightful. Don’t skip this step for the frosting – it truly elevates the entire experience!

For consistent cookie size and even baking, I highly recommend using a 3-tablespoon sized cookie scoop (often labeled as size 20). This ensures each cookie bakes uniformly and creates that classic large Crumbl cookie appearance. If you don’t have a scoop, you can measure out roughly 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll it into a ball before flattening.

It’s important to note that these cookies offer a distinct flavor profile compared to other mint chip cookies you might encounter. The key differences lie in our choice of mini chocolate chips (not mint-flavored chips) and the specific mint flavoring blend used in this recipe. This combination, along with the unique mousse-like frosting, creates a refreshing and balanced taste that truly stands out and distinguishes them as “mint chip ice cream” cookies rather than just general mint chip cookies.

Make Ahead, Storing, and Freezing Options

These Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies are fantastic for preparing in advance, making them an ideal treat for parties or when you simply want to have a delicious dessert on hand.

The mint mousse frosting is quite stable and can be prepared ahead of time. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. When you’re ready to use it, you might need to give it a quick whisk to restore its fluffy texture.

If you’re looking to enjoy these cookies fresh out of the oven but want to save time, you can freeze the cookie dough. Portion the cookie dough into balls as instructed, then flash freeze them on a cookie tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until they are firm. Once firm, transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake, you can bake the cookie dough directly from frozen; just add an extra minute or two to the bake time. Always keep an eye on your cookies, as oven temperatures can vary.

The flexibility to prepare both the cookie dough and the frosting in advance means you can easily spread out your baking process or have a delightful homemade treat ready with minimal effort whenever a craving strikes for these amazing mint chip cookies!

Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies

These Copycat Crumbl Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies are more than just a dessert; they’re an experience. With their tender cookie base, refreshing mint mousse frosting, and perfectly balanced flavors, they bring the joy of a favorite ice cream flavor into a delightful cookie format. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Crumbl or simply seeking a unique and delicious mint treat, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Dive in and enjoy the process of creating these irresistible chilled delights!

Explore More Delicious Crumbl Copycat Recipes

If you’ve enjoyed mastering these Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies, you’re in for a treat! Discover more of my favorite Crumbl copycat recipes that capture the magic of these popular cookies right in your own kitchen:

• Crumbl Chocolate Oreo Cookies: Indulge in rich chocolate cookies loaded with Oreo pieces and topped with creamy frosting.
• Crumbl Biscoff White Chip Cookies: Experience the unique flavor of Biscoff in a soft cookie with sweet white chocolate chips.
• Classic Crumbl Sugar Cookies: A perfectly soft and sweet sugar cookie, just like the iconic pink frosting original.
• Crumbl Chocolate Cake Ft. Heath Cookies: Decadent chocolate cookies topped with Heath toffee bits and rich chocolate frosting.
• Crumbl Peppermint Bark Cookies: A festive and minty delight, perfect for the holidays with crunchy peppermint bark.