Description
Indulgent Crumbl copycat red velvet cookies bring classic Southern charm directly to your kitchen. Luxurious cream cheese frosting and rich cocoa notes create a dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Color and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel recommended)
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation
Activate the oven to 350F (175C). Arrange parchment paper or silicone mats across two baking surfaces to create a non-stick foundation.
- Dough Composition
Whip butter, white and brown sugars into a pillowy mixture using an electric mixer. Incorporate egg, vanilla essence, and crimson coloring until seamlessly blended. In a parallel vessel, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated.
- Cookie Formation
Excavate generous portions of dough, roughly three tablespoons each, and roll into perfect spheres. Distribute these orbs across prepared baking sheets, maintaining two-inch intervals. Tenderly compress cookie tops using fingertips or utensil base, creating slight indentations.
- Baking Process
Transfer sheets into preheated oven. Roast for 10-12 minutes, ensuring exterior edges solidify while interior remains tender. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for five minutes, then transition to cooling rack.
- Frosting Creation
Blend cream cheese and butter until silky and uniform. Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla, whipping until achieving ethereal, cloud-like consistency.
- Decoration
Once cookies reach ambient temperature, embellish surfaces with sumptuous cream cheese frosting. Apply via piping technique or smooth spreading method.
- Serving Suggestion
Savor immediately or preserve within sealed container inside refrigerator for maximum three days. Bring to room temperature before consuming for optimal flavor experience.
Notes
- Opt for gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant, deep red color without altering the cookie’s texture or taste.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more uniform cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the dough.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cookie’s soft and chewy characteristic.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened but not melted for the perfect frosting consistency that spreads smoothly without being runny.
- Experiment with natural food coloring alternatives like beetroot powder for a chemical-free red velvet experience.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and maintain the frosting’s pristine appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg