Crumbl Red Velvet Cookies transform the classic red velvet cake flavor into a giant, soft cookie topped with creamy frosting—bringing bakery-style indulgence into your home kitchen. With its tender texture, rich cocoa undertone and the tangy cream cheese frosting, this copycat version delivers a decadent treat that’s perfect for holidays, bake sales or whenever you’re craving something special.
Prep Time: ~20 minutes
Cook Time: ~10 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2-3 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For frosting: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup icing sugar, sifted; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
➜ Add the egg, vinegar, red food coloring and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
➜ Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, then fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.
➜ Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes or until firm enough to scoop. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
➜ Portion dough into large balls (about ⅓ cup each) leaving extra space between each, and lightly flatten the top of each ball. Bake 10-11 minutes or until the edges are set and centers no longer look raw.
➜ While cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the icing sugar and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
➜ Once cookies are fully cooled, pipe or spread a swirl of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie and sprinkle with red velvet cookie crumb if desired.
➜ Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips (FAQ-style)
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — you can prepare the dough ahead and chill overnight, and even bake the cookies in advance. Store in an airtight container and add frosting just before serving for best texture.
What if I don’t have red gel food colouring?
You can omit the food colouring—the cookies will still taste like red velvet but won’t have the vivid red hue. Use natural cocoa powder for better colour payoff.
How do I keep the cookies soft and moist?
Avoid overbaking—remove the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes so they continue to finish baking before transferring to a rack.
Nutrition Summary
A rich, soft cookie with frosting that pairs red velvet flavor with indulgent texture.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 large cookie | ~340 kcal | ~4 g | ~44 g | ~15 g | ~1 g | ~27 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
