Red Velvet Crumble Cookies

The world of Crumble Cookies came to life; one of their pioneering flavors is the red velvet crumble cookies. Cream cheese frosting with a creamy consistency sits atop a cakey and tender cookie: red velvet, naturally! It’s like cake and cookie combined! These cookies are cakey in the center with a just-soft-enough chewiness. With its beautiful color and subtle cream cheese frosting, these cookies are ideal for a holiday or special occasion or for that one time when you simply have a hankering for red velvet. 

Although at first glance it doesn’t look like it’s possible to duplicate the Crumbled red velvet cookie in your own home, with the right recipe and understanding the right tricks, anyone will be able to make these cookies in their own kitchen. It is for this reason that this is the perfect replica recipe of crumble that you will wish to share with your family or friends.

Ingredient of Red Velvet Crumble Cookies

For Red Velvet Cookies:

• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• 1 large egg
• 1-2 teaspoons red gel food coloring 
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 & ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoons baking powder

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
• ½ cup softened unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment:

• Mixing Bowls
• Stand or Hand Mixer
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cookie Scoop
• Baking Sheets
• Parchment Paper 
• Wire Rack

Making Process

For Cookie Dough:

Step: 1- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Step: 2- Softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar creamed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well.

Step: 3- Next, add the food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated. At low speed, add cocoa powder, flour, salt, cornstarch, and baking powder until just combined; don’t overmix. 

Step: 4- A 4-tablespoon cookie scoop (or 3.5 ounces per cookie) is used to scoop dough onto the sheet. 

Step:5- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still a little soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. 

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 

Step: 1- Beat softened butter and cream cheese together on medium speed for 2 minutes, scrape the bowl, then beat for an additional 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix well.

Step: 2- When cookies are cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on each cookie. 

Storing Tips

Refrigerate: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 

Freezing: Put a sheet of cookies on a baking pan and freeze. Once solid, move to a freezer-safe bag. These should last 3 months! Store frosting on them until ready to store!

Nutrition 

• Calories: 440 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Calcium: 55mg 
• Fiber: 1g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 255mg
• Sugar: 40g 
• Protein: 5g
• Potassium: 115mg
• Iron: 1mg 

FAQ

Can I use regular food coloring instead of red gel food coloring? 

A: Yes, but the gel food coloring gives better results for color contrast without changing the texture of the cookie dough. 

Can I make smaller cookies instead? 

A: Of course! Just shorten baking time to 7-8 minutes for smaller cookies. 

Can I freeze these cookies? 

A: Yes! Freeze them in a single layer first, then bag them in a freezer bag. Thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready to serve! 

Conclusion

Home baking red velvet Crumble cookies will enable you to indulge in this favorite dessert at will. The recipe may appear to be daunting; however, it is really not so complicated. Tightly follow the recipe with quality ingredients, and this will take you into a successful production of these lovely and very delicious cookies. So preheat the oven, gather your ingredients, and prepare for some baking that will leave you speechless with their unforgettable red velvet wonders!