By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer
Millbrae will soon have its very own Crumbl Cookies, and many students are ecstatic. As someone who has never tried Crumbl Cookies, I went to discover why it’s so popular.
Crumbl Cookies was established in Utah by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. They went on a “quest to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie” and this business later expanded to include other flavors.
Crumbl enthusiast Crystal Yu (9) explained, “It’s really sweet and it’s fast. The recipe has a lot of sugar and it makes it fat and soft and chewy.” Yu enjoys the sugary sizable cookie Crumbl has to offer. “I love Crumbl. I think it’s really sweet and fat because though it’s not worth the entire $6, customers should definitely get it because they deserve it and a sweet treat.”
Something that makes Crumbl stand out from other cookie companies is their weekly rotating menu. “You don’t see them in any other cookie places and they have a lot of new flavors every week,” says Sascha Pascual (11).
Crumbl Cookies is also known for its large cookie sizes. “I also think the size of cookies is, like, huge. It makes it all look so much better,” Erika Hamada (11) says.
“I would definitely recommend [it], even though it’s like a crazy amount of calories, but it’s still really good,” Hamada says.
With this data in mind, I ventured out to the Crumbl Cookies in Foster City to input my thoughts on Crumbl. Here are my thoughts after trying out the lineup for the week of November 11-16.
Maple Glaze: At first glance, the overall presentation didn’t seem that grand but the moment I took the first bite I understood why many enjoy Crumbl. This cookie was sweet and savory and easy to bite into.
Snickerdoodle: A snickerdoodle cookie is a common cookie that is made everywhere so I expected Crumbl to have some flair in their recipe. While this cookie was harder to bite into compared to Maple Glaze, it still retained a lot of flavor.
Chocolate Cupcake: This cookie is supposed to resemble a cupcake with the frosting. The chocolate frosting was rich, but it overpowered the entire cookie. This cookie is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Lemon Crinkle: The sugar and texture give this cookie a perfect crunch when you bite into it. The lemon taste wasn’t as strong as the scent, but there’s a perfect balance between sweetness.
Pumpkin Roll: This cookie gave me a unique learning experience due to a serving error. When I opened the box, the cookie immediately caught my attention because it was burnt and appeared unusually “puffed.” Initially, I didn’t think much of it. However, upon further investigation, I discovered that Crumbl had forgotten to include the spiral vanilla cream cheese frosting. In terms of flavor, the pumpkin taste was very strong, and the cookie had a texture that was more reminiscent of bread than a traditional cookie.
Pink Doughnut: I was most eager to try this cookie due to it uniquely resembling a donut. After taking a couple of bites, I was disappointed to discover it wasn’t that special. This cookie tasted like a pink sugar cookie with extra sugar.
After sampling these flavors, I’ve concluded that Crumbl Cookies did not live up to my expectations. I would consider returning if the lineup offers more flavors I would enjoy. I like the idea of a weekly rotation of the menu Crumbl has. However, I believe people should be mindful of consuming them regularly due to the high sugar content. On that note, Pascual says, “It’s not for everyone, but try it once.”
