Crumbl Pumpkin Square Cookie Review
This one instantly gives cozy autumn vibes — it looks like something straight out of a Thanksgiving dessert table. The crumbly, golden-brown base is thick and rustic, topped with a creamy pumpkin layer that practically glows under good lighting. You can tell just from the texture that it’s meant to be soft and warm, not flashy.
The first bite hits you with pure pumpkin — not that artificial pumpkin spice flavoring, but actual pumpkin purée taste balanced with gentle spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s comforting. The cookie base is on the thicker, denser side — a little dry, yes, but that works surprisingly well when paired with the moist pumpkin topping. It creates a layered texture: the firmness of the base with the creaminess of the filling.
Flavor-wise, it leans earthy and rich rather than sugary. The spices are mellow and rounded, giving you warmth without heat. It’s the kind of cookie that reminds you of pumpkin pie without trying to imitate it exactly — the crust-to-filling ratio is reversed, and somehow that makes it fresh again.
My only note would be the thickness of the base; a slightly thinner cookie would’ve made the texture perfect. Still, the flavor itself is beautifully balanced, and it smells incredible — like baked pumpkin bread straight from the oven.
Would I get it again? Absolutely. It’s one of those fall bakes that feels homemade — familiar, simple, but full of heart. It’s not trying to impress; it’s trying to comfort, and it does that really well.
Check back next week for the recipe