Description
Cookie Crumble is a delicious dessert element that involves crumbled pieces of cookies added to various sweet dishes. These crispy, flavorful crumbs enhance desserts like ice cream, cakes, pies, parfaits, and even cheesecakes by adding a unique texture and taste.
Ingredients
Cookies
- Choose your favorite type, such as:
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Oreos
- Shortbread cookies
- Graham crackers
- Digestive biscuits
- Choose your favorite type, such as:
Butter (optional)
- Use melted butter to bind the crumbs if you’re making a crust or a more compact crumble topping.
Sugar (optional)
- Add granulated or powdered sugar for extra sweetness, especially if the cookies are not overly sweet.
Spices or Flavor Enhancers (optional)
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract can be added to boost flavor.
Mix-ins (optional)
- Include chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or sprinkles for added texture and taste.
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms. If you want to add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, fold them in now.
Form and Bake the Crumbles
- Take small handfuls of the dough and crumble them onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for irregularly shaped pieces to create a natural look. Do not press them down; leave them loose.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crumbles are golden brown around the edges.
Cool and Use
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crumbles cool completely. They will harden as they cool.
Notes
- Butter: Use softened, room-temperature butter for the best texture.
- Flour: Measure flour accurately to avoid dryness.
- Dough: Should be crumbly but hold when pinched; add milk if too dry.
- Customization: Add spices, chocolate chips, or nuts for variety.
- Shaping: Keep crumbles loose for a crunchy texture.
- Baking: Watch closely to avoid burning; bake until golden.
- Cooling: Let cool completely for maximum crunch.
- Storage: Store airtight for 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Usage: Perfect for toppings, mix-ins, or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Crumble Topping Recipe, Cookie Crumb Mix, Homemade Cookie Crumbles, Crumbled Cookie Dessert, Cookie Bits Recipe