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Consider keeping your money in your wallet instead of overspending on an overpriced Crumbl cookie
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By Michelle Smith
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Edited by Kristi Pahr
Updated May 7, 2024
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If Crumbl stores are starting to crop up in your area, we can’t blame you for being intrigued. If its colorful pink boxes aren’t enough to draw you in, the fresh cookie aroma should be enough to get you in the doors.
But Crumbl cookies aren’t exactly cheap, and you might be left wondering if these oversized cookies are really worth the cost or if you’d be better offavoiding wasting moneyon them.
Below, we list seven top reasons why you might want to consider skipping Crumbl’s cookies in favor of cheaper, tastier alternatives.
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One cookie can set you back $4 or more
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If you put aside flavor and stick solely to cost, it’s easy to see that Crumbl cookies just aren’t worth it. An individual Crumbl cookie goes for a minimum of $4, not accounting for additional taxes and franchise fees.
While the cookie’s size helps justify the cost, it’s hard to make the case that a single cookie is worth as much as a $5 box of a dozen chocolate chip cookies from your local grocery store.
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They’re too sweet for some
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How sugary do you like your cookies? If your answer is “as sweet as possible and then some,” Crumbl’s sugary cookies and extravagantly sweet frosting could make the high cost worth it for you.
On the flip side, if you prefer your cookies unfrosted and with just enough sugar to make them delectable, Crumbl’s cookies really aren’t for you.
They’re absolutely massive
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Crumbl cookies are big enough that plenty of customers recommend cutting them into quarters to avoid a sugar-induced headache. Of course, you’ll have to store however much of the cookie you don’t finish.
If it goes stale, you won’t be throwing out a few wasted cents — tossing even a quarter of an unfinished cookie is the equivalent of throwing a few dollars in the trash.
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The texture isn’t for everyone
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People can be picky about cookie textures. If you like thick, chewy, almost cake-like cookies, then Crumbl could be your new favorite dessert shop.
However, if you want a cookie with some crunch, Crumbl definitely won’t suit your tastes. And if you do decide to try a Crumbl cookie, just know that you’ll be biting into something more like a brownie or a pound cake than a traditional cookie.
They don’t actually pair well with milk
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There’s nothing more classic than cookies and milk, and most Crumbl stores sell bottles of milk alongside their boxes of cookies. But all that frosting — not to mention the cake-like texture and super-thick cookie base — makes a Crumbl cookie remarkably hard to dip.
If you like nibbling on cookies in between taking an occasional swig of milk, you might enjoy a Crumbl cookie. But you’ll have to settle for drinking your milk on the side because Crumbl cookies just aren’t easy to dip.
You’ll pay more than $30 for a dozen cookies
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A box of cookies can be a nice shareable treat to lay out on the table during a casual get-together. But hosts often opt for cookies because they’re affordable — which makes Crumbl cookies a no-go for thrifty households.
If you’re planning to split each cookie in half to distribute among guests, paying over $30 for a box of 12 cookies might be worth it. But a box of donuts or a store-bought cake costs far less than a dozen Crumbl cookies, and you won’t have to do any awkward slicing or divvying up portions before your party starts.
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DoorDash fees in your area could make Crumbl inaccessible
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DoorDashing yourself some dessert is a fun way to round out an evening, but the treat isn’t always worth the exorbitant fees that get tacked on to some brands, including Crumbl.
The exact fees you’ll pay to order cookies from home differ depending on where you live, what app you’re using, and how much you tip. However, you shouldn’t be surprised if prices are more than double online than they are in stores: A box of four cookies costs over $22, a six-pack more than $31, and a 12-pack nearly $60.
Bottom line
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If Crumbl cookies are your thing, who are we to talk you out of them? Just be sure to budget for this craveable habit — because, unlike some popular foodie trends, Crumbl cookies don’t go easy on your bank account.
And if you haven’t hopped on the Crumbl cookie train quite yet, your wallet is one good reason to stay away. Keep more cash in the bank and stick with more affordable homemade treats, or else grab a box of freshly made treats from a budget-friendly store like Costco or Walmart, where you don’t have to exchange affordability for flavor.
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