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Red Velvet Crumbl Cookie Copycat Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A quick and easy recipe to make soft, cakey red velvet cookies topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons red gel food coloring
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • Optional: pinch of salt in glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Stir in buttermilk, then add red gel food coloring and mix until batter is uniformly red.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth and drizzle-able.
  11. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. For thicker glaze, chill first then spread.
  12. Serve immediately or let glaze set for a few minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before scooping. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without affecting dough consistency. Do not overmix dry ingredients to keep cookies soft. Watch oven closely to avoid overbaking. Chill cookies before glazing for best glaze set. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use vegan butter, flax egg, and dairy-free cream cheese and milk alternatives.

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Keywords: red velvet cookies, Crumbl copycat, cream cheese glaze, easy cookies, soft cookies, holiday treats, dessert

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