Description
These cookies mimic the taste and texture of Crumbl’s popular red velvet cupcake cookies, offering a soft, cake-like center with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired spreading consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Notes
- For a more intense red color, you can use gel food coloring.
- Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the creamiest frosting.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, Crumbl copycat, cupcake cookies, easy dessert, chocolate cookies, cream cheese frosting