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Unveiling the Magic: A Deep Dive into Crumbl Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies & A Perfect Copycat Recipe

Unveiling the Magic: A Deep Dive into Crumbl Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies & A Perfect Copycat Recipe
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These Crumbl-style Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a creamy swirl of cream cheese frosting—just like the famous bakery version, but even better at home. With their rich cocoa flavor, vibrant red color, and smooth frosting, they’re the perfect treat for holidays, parties, or cozy baking days.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • ½ cup butter (salted or unsalted)

  • ⅔ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 1–2 tsp red gel food coloring

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp baking powder

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 3 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Make the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.

  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring.

  4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

  5. Reserve 1 tablespoon of dough for decoration.

  6. Use a large cookie scoop to divide the dough into 9 equal balls. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten to about ½ inch thick.

  7. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

  8. Bake the reserved tablespoon of cookie dough separately for 7–8 minutes, then crumble it for topping.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; whip for 3–5 minutes until fluffy.
    If frosting is too soft, chill briefly and re-whip.

Assemble

  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cookies.

  • Top with red velvet cookie crumbs.

  • Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Perfect Cookies

  • Use gel food coloring for a brighter red color without thinning the dough.

  • Don’t overbake—they should look slightly soft in the center when you remove them.

  • Chill frosting briefly if your kitchen is warm.

  • Store cookies in the fridge for the best texture; bring to room temperature before eating.

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