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Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cookies:
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter softened (1/2 cup or 113g)
  • 1/3 cup of granulated sugar 70g
  • 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar 65g - reduce to 1/4 cup for less sweetness
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon of vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons of red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 163g
  • 2-3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder start with 2 and add more for extra chocolatey flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter softened (85g)
  • 6 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature (170g)
  • 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  2. Add the egg, vinegar, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes until it firms up.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Divide the dough into 5 balls (about 1/3 cup each), reserving a tiny piece for crumbs. Shape into balls and gently flatten them before placing on the cookie sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-11 minutes, then let the cookies cool completely.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting by whisking together the softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  9. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round piping tip.
  10. Once the cookies are cool, pipe swirls of frosting on top of each cookie.
  11. Crush the reserved tiny cookie and use the crumbs to decorate the frosted cookies.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Note: While chilling the dough isn't necessary, it helps make it easier to work with. You can also chill the dough overnight for deeper flavor. And remember, bake a test cookie first to find your preferred level of softness or crispiness. They'll be soft when hot but firm up as they cool.