How much is a 4 box of cookies from Crumbl?

If the Great Recession brought us cupcakeries, the Great Resignation is bringing us softball-sized cookies. While behemoth sweets are nothing new (lines have been wrapping around the block at NYC’s Levain bakery for years), it seems like the oversized confections have gone mainstream, with tons of competitors popping up over the past few years, though none quite as widespread—in terms of national locations—like Crumbl.

For the uninitiated, Crumbl Cookies features four to five types of cookies a week, with its menu constantly rotating to add in new flavors. Each one comes with a designation of whether it’s served warm or chilled, and the combinations range from classic milk chocolate chip (served warm, to evoke the fresh-out-of-the-oven feel) to banana cream pie (a buttery pie crust cookie topped with banana pudding and a wafer).

If you’re anything like us, you’re already (A) planning your next visit and (B) have plenty of questions about the treats. Here are some fast answers.

How Big Are Crumbl Cookies?

Crumbl Cookies are almost as big as a CD (remember those?!). While some cookies—like Levain and Gideon’s Bakehouse—tend to be massive mounds, these cookies are thinner and more spread out, like an oversized version of a traditional cookie you’d make at home. They’re bigger than the palm of your hand and each one is easily shareable.

How Much Do Crumbl Cookies Cost?

Each cookie costs $4. Pricey, but in line with others on the market (and cheaper than some, who charge up to $6). Plus, you can easily split one with a friend.

What Do They Taste Like?

Crumbl Cookies will remind you of childhood. They’re much sweeter than other gourmet brands, with a sugary sweetness as opposed to a decadent dark chocolate. (Think more milk chocolate, buttercream frosting and sugar cookie flavors.) They’re chewy on the inside with slightly crisp edges, giving them a good snap when you bite into them.

How Do They Compare to Levain, Insomnia and Other Cookie Dealers?

If you’re looking for a massive cookie that’s more like a ball of cookie dough with lightly cooked edges, stick to Duchess Cookies, Gideon’s Bakehouse or Levain Bakery. These are much more like giant versions of traditional cookies, in terms of texture, though the flavors (170+ in all) can veer far from anything you’d typically make at home. We’re talking things like Key Lime Pie, Gingerbread Cake, Ruby Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake and a frosting-and-sprinkle-covered riff on circus animal crackers.

What’s Special About Crumbl Cookies?

Crumbl stands out for its variety and the way its cookies are served: hot and cold, based on which way they’d taste the best. Each week’s menu changes so dramatically that a visit to the store is a surprise-and-delight moment.

What Are the Best Crumbl Cookie Flavors?

Mom’s Recipe, an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie topped with sea salt, gets my vote, since it’s got a great balance of chewy texture, rich cocoa flavor and a little saltiness. Banana Cream Pie, Churro and the classic Pink Frosted sugar cookie tend to get the most comments from others though. (I’m just a chocoholic.)

Where Can I Get Crumbl Cookies?

There are 478 locations nationwide (spanning 42 states!), with more on the way, thanks to franchising opps. You can order them online and have them shipped and delivered, if you can’t make it to the store yourself.

Is Crumbl a Cool Place to Hang Out?

The stores are very clean and modern, with touchpads for easy ordering (if you want to bypass that whole human interaction thing). But the shop I visited was more of a grab-and-go spot; there weren’t seats or tables for lingering, like you would at a Starbucks. (This seems to be the case with most cookie shops though.)

What Day of the Week Does Crumbl Release New Cookies?

The weekly cookie menu is updated every Sunday evening for the following week. For sugar fiends, it gives you something to look forward to on Monday (particularly if you’re still trying to break free of the daily grind).

Bottom Line: Are They Worth It?

If you prefer your coffee on the heavy creamer side, your cake-to-frosting ratio heavier on the frosting side and milk chocolate to dark chocolate, you’ll probably love Crumbl. The cookies were a bit too sweet and chewy for my tastes (I’m Team Barely Baked Dough Ball), but my daughter loved them.

Psst: On that note, if you aren’t into purely saccharine treats, try the Mom’s Recipe cookie—it’s like a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie with flaky sea salt, which has a great balance of flavors and textures.