CRUMBL COPYCAT RED VELVET COOKIES
These cookies are soft, moist, and velvety, just like red velvet cake, and topped with a swirl of creamy cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for satisfying your red velvet cravings.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous dollop of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
- Optionally, sprinkle red velvet crumbs (from the cookies) on top of the frosting for decoration.
Serve:
- Enjoy your Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
- Color Tip: For a vibrant red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring.
- Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should keep well for up to 3 days.