7 Reasons Crumbl Cookies Are Totally Not Worth It

Have you heard about the Kardashian-Jenner cookie collaboration with Crumbl and the bad TikTok reviews on Kourtney's Flourless Chocolate Cake? While this collection is no longer available, there's still a good chance that this week's lineup of cookies could be just as disappointing.

With an enticing aroma and those iconic pink boxes, Crumbl might lure you into the store. But they aren't exactly cheap, and you might be left wondering if these oversized treats are worth the cost. Here are seven top reasons why you might want to avoid wasting money on Crumbl's cookies in favor of cheaper, tastier alternatives.

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 cookie goes for a minimum of $4.49, not accounting for additional taxes and franchise fees. Prices may vary by location. 

While the cookie's size helps justify the cost, it's hard to ignore that you would save money shopping by buying a $5 box of a dozen chocolate chip cookies from your local grocery store.

How sugary do you like your cookies? If your answer is "as sweet as possible and then some." Then 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.

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 the cookie 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.

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.

Many customers online complain about the inconsistent cooking method at Crumbl, You might have to play a roulette game on whether your cookie is chewy or overcooked every visit. 

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.

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 $40 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.

Ordering dessert from DoorDash 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 $16. A six-pack is more than $22, and a 12-pack is nearly $43.

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 might hurt 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. You can stretch your eating out budget 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.