Crumbl Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies infused with the rich flavor of red velvet cake, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted) Softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1-2 tsp red gel food coloring Adjust for desired color
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cookie saved dough for decoration Bake for 7-8 minutes
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened
- 3 tbsp butter Softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Again!
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red gel food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add in the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop out the dough into nine equally-sized balls and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes.
- Use the saved dough to bake a decorative cookie for 7-8 minutes.
Frosting
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- Top the cookies with cream cheese frosting and add red velvet crumbs for decoration.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy. They last 3-5 days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge.