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Easy Soft Red Velvet Crumbl Cookie Copycat Recipe with Cream Cheese Glaze

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A soft, tender red velvet cookie topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze, easy to make at home with simple ingredients and no fancy equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk (or ¼ cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until uniform.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Scoop dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired drizzle consistency is reached.
  11. Once cookies are cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over each cookie and allow to set for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

If dough is too soft or sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes before scooping. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies tender. Use gel food coloring for best color without thinning dough. Soften cream cheese well before making glaze. Store cookies in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer. Cookies can be frozen and thawed at room temperature.

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