Crumbl Red Velvet Cookies (Copycat Recipe)
Soft and thick Crumbl Red Velvet Cookies with a light chocolate flavor and smooth cream cheese frosting. This copycat Crumbl cookie recipe makes large bakery-style red velvet cookies that stay soft in the center and are topped with rich cream cheese frosting, just like the original.
Servings 12 large cookies
Calories 450kcal
Cost $9 for entire recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Large cookie scoop (¼ cup)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookies
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop large dough balls (about ¼ cup each) and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Beat until thick and creamy.
Frost the Cookies
- Spread frosting over cooled cookies. Serve and enjoy.