If you’re gluten free and have been wishing that Crumbl made their famous thick sugar cookies gluten free, you are in for a treat with these Caramel Apple Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies! This copycat recipe delivers all the chewy, tender goodness of those beloved treats, piled high with fancy frosting for a truly satisfying dessert! Think cinnamon cookies with vanilla frosting and a green apple topping with a drizzle of caramel!
Whether you’re looking for a delicious gluten free dessert or simply craving the classic Crumbl texture and flavor, this recipe is easy to follow and you’ll have soft cookies in no time. Plus, it’s perfect for fall with its seasonal flavors. These cookies are also allergy friendly and dairy free as well! The best part is that they are made in one bowl and come together in less than an hour! If you are gluten free and love cookies, you will also love my pink sugar cookies, pumpkin oatmeal cookies and frosted pumpkin cookies!

What Are Crumbl Cookies?
Crumbl Cookies are a popular bakery chain known for their large, thick, and decadent sugar cookies. They often feature unique and seasonal flavors, such as chocolate chip, cookies and cream, and seasonal specialties like pumpkin spice or gingerbread. The cookies are typically topped with a generous amount of frosting and sometimes additional toppings like candy or sprinkles.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These gluten free Crumbl cookies are thick and soft!
They are piled with frosting!
These cookies are both gluten free and dairy free.
The caramel apple flavor is delicious.
This recipe is perfect for fall!
They take less than an hour to make!
These cookies are a great way for those of us who are gluten free to be able to enjoy Crumbl cookies!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make these gluten free Crumbl cookies is a bowl, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons, cookie scooper and a baking sheet.
Ingredients Needed
Flour: I used gluten free flour for this recipe to make these cookies gluten free. I recommend using a 1:1 gluten free flour. Almond flour or coconut flour alone will not work here. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour.
Baking Powder: The primary function of baking powder is to act as a leavening agent. It helps make these cookies light and fluffy!
Baking Soda: Baking soda’s reaction typically produces a slightly denser and chewier cookie compared to baking powder. This helps make the cookie slightly chewy.
Apple Pie Spice: Apple pie spice adds delicious flavor to these cookies!
Salt: Salt acts as a flavor enhancer, amplifying and balancing the sweetness of other ingredients like sugar, chocolate and vanilla. It cuts through the sweetness, preventing the cookies from tasting flat or one-dimensional. My favorite salt is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond’s website.
Sugar: I typically prefer to use coconut sugar in my cookie recipes because it has a lower glycemic index. I used coconut sugar here, however it does make the cookies darker, but so will the apple pie spice. You can also use regular sugar here!
Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is used in place of butter in these gluten free Crumbl cookies and it also gives these cookies a delicious flavor!
Olive Oil: Olive oil, being a liquid fat, contributes significantly to moisture in the dough, leading to chewier, softer cookies compared to using butter. This can be desirable if you prefer a less crumbly texture.
Vanilla: Vanilla extract gives these cookies a delicious warm flavor.
Applesauce: Similar to olive oil, applesauce adds significant moisture to the dough, resulting in softer, chewier cookies that stay fresh longer.
Egg: Egg helps bind these cookies together.
Protein Powder: This is completely optional but adds a little protein to these cookies!
Frosting: I used premade vanilla frosting here, but feel free to make your own if you prefer! I love the Miss Jones Vanilla Frosting.
Toppings: I used green apple and caramel to top these caramel apple cookies. I used my homemade caramel, but you can also use store bought caramel.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Add dry ingredients into a bowl.
Step 3: Stir in wet ingredients.
Step 4: Refrigerate dough for 15-20 minutes.
Step 5: Scoop 1 1/2-2 inch cookie dough balls onto greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten with a spoon before baking in the oven for 15-17 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Step 6: Let cookies cool completely before frosting. Swirl the frosting in a circular pattern.
Step 7: Add chopped green apple and drizzle caramel on top. Enjoy!
Storage
Store these gluten free Crumbl cookies in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen.
How To Frost A Crumbl Cookie
Scoop the frosting into a piping bag or plastic bag. Use a spatula or spoon to push the frosting down to the tip. Create the swirl by piping a small circle of frosting in the center of the cooled cookie. From the center, pipe outward in a spiral motion, gradually increasing the size of the circles.
Variations
Flour: I use Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour in this recipe, but any 1:1 gluten free flour should work!
Oil: I like to use a combination of olive oil and coconut oil for flavor, but either on its own also works just fine! This can also be swapped for avocado oil or melted butter.
Sugar: I like to use coconut sugar in my recipes, but regular sugar works just fine.
Flavoring: I used vanilla extract in this recipe. Try adding almond extract for a delicious flavor.
Frosting: I used vanilla frosting, but feel free to experiment with different frosting flavors!
Toppings: I topped these caramel apple cookies with caramel and green apples. I am excited to make more variations of these cookies and try out different toppings like chocolate chips, sprinkles, cookie dough and more! What flavor do you want to see next?
Recipe FAQ
Does Crumbl cookie have anything gluten free?
No, Crumbl cookie does not make gluten free cookies.
Why do gluten free cookies crumble?
Gluten free cookies might be crumbly if they have a lack of moisture! That is why it is important to follow a recipe!
What is the most common Crumbl cookie?
From what I have read, milk chocolate chip is their most popular cookie! Should I recreate that one too?
What cookies are gluten free?
There are many cookie recipes that are gluten free. Simple Mills and Siete also make delicious gluten free store bought cookies.
Can you eat cookies with celiac disease?
Yes! You just have to make sure they are gluten free!
Are these cookies dairy free?
Yes, these cookies are dairy free.
Are these cookies vegan?
These cookies are not vegan because they contain egg. I have not tried them with an egg replacer, but let me know if you do!
How do gluten free Crumbl cookies taste compared to the original?
I am not able to eat the original ones but Brett told me that these cookies are lighter and more flavorful!
What flour works best in this recipe?
I used Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour in this recipe!
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Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies (Caramel Apple)
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 mixing spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- dash salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Toppings
- 1 tub vanilla frosting
- 1 green apple
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Stir in wet ingredients.
- Refrigerate dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Scoop 1 1/2-2 inch cookie dough balls onto greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten with a spoon before baking in the oven for 15-17 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting. Swirl the frosting in a circular pattern.
- Add chopped green apple and drizzle caramel on top. Enjoy!
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