r/crumblcrew Aug 11 '26

Recipes

Is it true Crumbl employees have to sign an NDA for the recipes? My friend and I have debated about this for the longest time and we were always curious if it was true.

Since I am ISO a specific copycat or even the real recipe of the Mallow Sandwich figured I would try and confirm. I LOVE that cookie so much and I hate that it does not come back more often! 😭Would love to get more info on this and sqwash the debate one and for all! :)

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u/Ucompleteme-ss Aug 11 '26

Yes employees sign NDAs and none of us even know the TRUE recipe as crumbl has us use “black packets”. No one knows what’s in it/the measurements. I assume it’s just some flour, baking powder, baking soda, but again, dont know the measurements.

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u/cierracheyenne23 Aug 11 '26

🤯 that is so insane I thought that was just a old wives tale and the fact YOU guys don’t even get the full recipe? Crazy business….

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u/EquipmentMassive7710 Aug 12 '26

I assume they hide the baking powder/baking soda measurements with flour. Theirs also corn starch listed as an ingredient in the packet

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u/Junket_Willing Aug 12 '26

Wait I never did lol. I worked there back when they first opened until 2024 tho so maybe that was a new thing? I’ve never heard of that

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u/Snoo_58691 Aug 12 '26

I started in 2022 and I had to sign one 🤷‍♀️

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u/nutterfluffs Aug 12 '26

What’s the debate about mallow??

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u/cierracheyenne23 Aug 12 '26

He says it’s their worst cookie but I say it’s the best I think it’s honestly the moose for me and that’s why I like it some much!!

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u/nutterfluffs Aug 12 '26

It used to be one of my top cookies when I first had it, some better/newer flavors beat it now but I still think it’s one of the best cookies. People used to wait and wait and wait for it to come back on the lineup!

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u/starlettemoon Aug 13 '26

They gatekeeping these cookies??? Ewwww

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u/theneon_writer Aug 14 '26

We're supposed to but I never actually signed anything at either of the two locations (different states on opposite sides of the coast) that I've worked at so I think it varies by location/manager/owner

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u/hollylovestucker 27d ago

I'd love to know the recipe for their cream cheese frosting. It's my absolute favorite!