Description
Delight in these Crumbl Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies, a perfect blend of cake and cookie with the classic red velvet flavor. Soft and chewy with white chocolate chips and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies are irresistible treats for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate, then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined, giving the dough its vibrant color and flavor.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm, avoiding overbaking to retain softness.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy, then mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for balance.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the frosting mixture, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie evenly.
- Optional Decoration: Decorate the frosted cookies with additional white chocolate chips or red velvet crumbs for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use high-quality cream cheese for richer frosting flavor.
- Red food coloring intensity can be adjusted to preferred shade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies, Red Velvet Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crumbl Copycat
