Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies
Delightful cookies blending the rich flavor of red velvet cake with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg Room temperature.
- 1 tsp Vinegar Acts as a tenderizer.
- 1-2 tsp Red gel food color Adjust based on desired color.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour Sifted.
- 2-3 tbsp Natural cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 0.25 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
For the frosting
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz Cream cheese, room temperature For texture.
- 1 cup Icing sugar, sifted
- 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vinegar, red gel food color, and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined without overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting
- In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting generously on each cookie.
Serving
- Serve the cookies on a platter or store them in an airtight container.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix to avoid tough cookies. Adjust food color for intensity, and let cookies cool completely before frosting.