Description
Red velvet cookies from Crumbl showcase classic Southern charm with rich cocoa and cream cheese frosting. Cookie enthusiasts can savor this indulgent treat that delivers maximum flavor in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring (gel recommended)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thermal Setup: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for seamless cookie release.
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then integrate egg, vanilla, and red coloring. Simultaneously, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently merge dry and wet ingredients until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Cookie Shaping and Baking: Form dough into robust three-tablespoon spheres, positioning them across prepared sheets with generous spacing. Delicately flatten each cookie’s surface. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges firm but center remains soft. Rest cookies on baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Frosting Development: Whip cream cheese and butter until luxuriously smooth. Gradually fold in powdered sugar and vanilla, creating a silky, aerated frosting with pristine texture.
- Final Assembly: Once cookies completely cool, lavish each with cream cheese frosting using either piping bag or spatula. Store in refrigerated container, consuming within three days for peak freshness. Allow cookies to reach room temperature before serving to enhance flavor profile.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Ensure oven is precisely 350F to prevent over or underbaking, which impacts cookie texture and moisture.
- Color Precision: Use gel food coloring for vibrant red velvet hue without altering dough consistency or taste.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing dough to maintain soft, tender cookie texture; stop stirring once ingredients are just combined.
- Chilling Option: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more uniform cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg