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Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies

Published: Feb 10, 2024 · Modified: Jan 12, 2025 by Zoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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I am so excited to share my recipe for Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies! These are basically red velvet cake in cookie form: soft, moist and velvety cookies topped off with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and decorated with red velvet crumbs. They are super easy to make, and look and taste amazing (especially for red velvet lovers).

red velvet crumbl copycat cookie with cream cheese frosting swirled on top; decorated with red velvet crumbs. picture from side with 2 more cookies in the background
hand holding red velvet cookie with cream cheese frosting on top with a bite taken out of it

Now before we get going, a little disclaimer: I know these cookies don't look as red as they should! The reason is simple: I didn't add enough red food color, and accidentally used Dutch Processed cocoa powder which is a lot darker than natural cocoa powder. However, I did not want to redo all my photos and videos for such a minor change (and actually did not have time as I am traveling internationally). So don't worry - as long as you use enough food color and natural cocoa powder, your cookies will turn out a nice red color.

Read the full blog post below for detailed notes, tips, tricks, photos and videos.

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  • WHAT DO RED VELVET COOKIES TASTE LIKE?
  • WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THIS RECIPE
  • VIDEO TUTORIAL
  • PROCESS WITH PHOTOS
  • TIPS TO PERFECT THIS RECIPE
  • RELATED RECIPES
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • CRUMBL COPYCAT RED VELVET COOKIES RECIPE

WHAT DO RED VELVET COOKIES TASTE LIKE?

These red velvet cookies taste like... red velvet! They have a slightly sweet, slightly chocolatey flavor, and a very soft and 'velvety' texture. The cookies alone may not taste tremendous, but that's because red velvet NEEDS cream cheese frosting! The frosting adds a beautiful tanginess and sweetness which brings them to life.

WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THIS RECIPE

If you're a fan of red velvet, I highly recommend making these Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies! Here are a few reasons why:

  • These cookies are very easy to make! They take only about 20 minutes of work, including the decoration, and need no complicated steps
  • They taste just like red velvet cake... need I say more?
  • The homemade version is much better! It might be controversial to say, but Crumbl cookies are way too sweet and sometimes a bit dry. Not to mention, the homemade version is cheaper and accessible for everyone, unlike Crumbl cookies
  • They're really cute. Seriously
red velvet crumbl copycat cookie with cream cheese frosting swirled on top; decorated with red velvet crumbs

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Here's a quick video tutorial for this recipe:

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PROCESS WITH PHOTOS

You can find detailed instructions for these Red Velvet Cookies in the recipe card below, but let's quickly go over the process with photos so you can visualize each step!

First, whisk the butter with the white and brown sugars until a fluffy and light mixture forms:

sugar and butter in a glass bowl
butter and sugar creamed together in a glass bowl

Next, whisk in the egg, vinegar, red food color and vanilla:

egg and red food color added to creamed butter and sugar in a glass bowl
making red velvet cookie dough

Lastly, sift and fold in the dry ingredients to complete the cookie dough:

dry ingredients added to red velvet cookie batter in a glass bowl
red velvet cookie dough in a glass bowl

Chill the dough until it's firm, then shape into large cookie balls and bake:

4 red velvet cookie balls on a cookie sheet
4 large red velvet cookies on a cookie sheet

While the cookies cool, make the cream cheese frosting:

cream cheese and icing sugar in a glass bowl
cream cheese frosting in a glass bowl

Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe generous swirls onto the cookies:

5 red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting swirled on top on a cookie sheet
5 red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting swirled on top on a cookie sheet. decorated with red velvet crumbs

Decorate with red velvet crumbs and you're ready to enjoy!

hand holding red velvet cookie with cream cheese frosting on top
hand holding red velvet cookie with cream cheese frosting on top, cutting it into half to show the soft texture

TIPS TO PERFECT THIS RECIPE

While this recipe is very easy, it's also a bit tricky to perfect your very first time. Worry not, as I've got some helpful tips for you:

  • Weigh your ingredients, especially flour, for best results
  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature
  • Use gel food color for the best pay-off! I highly recommend this one
  • If the dough becomes too sticky at any point, refrigerate it for 10 minutes and it will be easy to handle again
  • Make sure to bake a test cookie first! This is really important as every oven is different, and cookies can go from under-baked to over-baked quickly. So first bake one cookie, let it cool for 10 minutes, and taste it. If it's too soft for your liking, bake slightly longer. If you want it softer and more chewy, bake for less time or at a slightly lower temperature

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to store Crumbl Copycat Red Velvet Cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for 3-5 days. Just note that they can become a bit dry in the fridge over time

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes! You can make them 1 day ahead of time and keep in the fridge. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving

red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting on a cookie sheet; one cookie is split into half
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CRUMBL COPYCAT RED VELVET COOKIES RECIPE


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 1 hour with cooling
  • Yield: 5 large cookies
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Description

Soft and moist Crumbl copycat Red Velvet Cookies topped off with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and decorated with red velvet crumbs


Ingredients

Red Velvet Cookies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (70g)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed (65g) - reduce to ¼ cup for less sweet cookies
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoon red gel food color
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour (163g)
  • 2-3 tablespoon of natural cocoa powder (start with 2 and add more if you want more chocolatey cookies)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder 
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (85g)
  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature (170g)
  • 1 cup icing sugar, sifted
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Whisk the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light in color and fluffy and creamy in texture
  • Add the egg, vinegar, red food color and vanilla, and whisk until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and whisk again
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and very gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix
  • Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes, or until it becomes firmer so you can scoop it
  • Pre-heat your oven to 375F, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • Divide the dough into 5 balls (about ⅓ cup each), leaving a tiny piece aside. Gently shape into balls and lightly flatten them (just a gentle press in the center). Place them onto the cookie sheet leaving at least 3" of space between each (including the tiny piece; this will be used to make crumbs)
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, and let the cookies cool down
  • Meanwhile, whisk the cream cheese and butter in a bowl until creamy. Add the icing sugar and vanilla, and whisk until a creamy frosting forms
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fit with a round piping tip
  • Once the cookies have cooled, pipe the frosting on top in swirls
  • Crush the tiny cookie and use the crumbs to decorate the cookies
  • Serve & enjoy! 

Video Tutorial:

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Notes

  • This recipe does not require chilling except to make the dough easy to work with. However, you can chill the dough overnight if you want to prep ahead. Chilling always brings out more flavor in cookies!
  • Always bake one cookie first to test exactly how long you need to bake it to get it to your desired level of softness vs crispiness. Remember, the cookies will be soft when they're hot but will get firmer as they cool down
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. Tami Bonner says

    February 14, 2024 at 2:28 am

    Made these today and they turned out amazing! Doubled the recipe with no trouble.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:15 am

      YAYYY!!! Thank you Tami!!

      Reply
    • Safiya says

      May 10, 2025 at 1:46 pm

      Nailed it !!
      This is truly a copy of crumble cookie recipe.. delicious ..
      thanks zoha far sharing ..
      jazakAllahukhairan ..💖

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        May 11, 2025 at 7:14 pm

        Aww thanks so much, Safiya!

        Reply
  2. Chiara says

    February 21, 2024 at 1:56 am

    Hi Zoha! i was wondering if we could add some add-ins to the recipe, or in that case we should change the quantity of the other ingredients?
    In what quantity should add-ins be used?
    Also, can this recipe be used as a base for other cookies (e.g. chocolate chip using all flour and no cocoa powder and omitting red colouring and vinegar)?
    Thanks!
    Chiara

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:05 am

      Hi CHiara! What kind of add ins are you thinking of adding? If chocolate chips, you can add them without changing anything. I haven't tested this recipe as a base for other cookies, so you may have to do the testing there 🙂

      Reply
  3. Hehaa says

    June 04, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    Hi,
    Can we store the cookie batter and bake them on the day we want it fresh? If yes please tell the storage details and days. Tia

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 12:58 pm

      Hi! Yes - shape into balls and keep covered in the fridge for up to a week. There won't be a big different in baking time, maybe 1-2 minutes more.

      Reply
  4. Mahlet says

    June 28, 2024 at 1:50 pm

    made this with three other people and they turned it out so good we ate the whole thing.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 12:36 pm

      AWW thank you!!!!

      Reply
  5. Hiba Ayub says

    July 06, 2024 at 9:15 am

    Hey Zoha!
    I made these today, and they turned out Ahmaazingg!
    thank youu!!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 12:25 pm

      AWW THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
  6. lana says

    August 02, 2024 at 11:59 pm

    hi! can i make these using air fryer? and will there be differences if i put white choco chips? ty!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:50 pm

      I haven't tried an air fryer so I can't say. Adding white choc chips is totally fine and shouldn't change anything else!

      Reply
  7. Sophie says

    August 26, 2024 at 12:08 pm

    These were so easy to make and so delicious! Just the right amount of sweetness, and the cookies were super soft as well! The cream cheese frosting was a perfect addition.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 03, 2024 at 11:23 pm

      YAYYY Thank you SO much!

      Reply
  8. sophie says

    November 25, 2024 at 12:10 pm

    these are the best cookies i’ve ever made no exaggeration

    Reply
  9. Sabrina M Sidamdouane says

    November 26, 2024 at 11:09 am

    Hello! What type of vinegar?

    Reply
    • Hazel Newman says

      June 07, 2025 at 8:44 pm

      i think white vinegar😊

      Reply
  10. Misty says

    January 20, 2025 at 11:05 am

    Hi! Can I double this recipe?

    Reply
  11. Angel says

    April 04, 2025 at 7:02 pm

    It was REALLY good! I’m 15 and the instructions were easy to follow. My family loved it too! May God bless you.

    Reply
  12. Laura R says

    April 08, 2025 at 10:35 am

    Delicious recipe😋

    Reply
  13. Tess says

    April 21, 2025 at 7:09 am

    So yummy and a great cookies when you want a more decedent sweet treat only wish there were more servings to make for a crowd!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      May 07, 2025 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  14. Hazel Newman says

    June 07, 2025 at 8:40 pm

    hiii i have a few questions...
    1. what type of vinegar?
    2. can I use normal brown sugar instead of light brown sugar?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      June 13, 2025 at 8:06 am

      Hi Hazel! White vinegar, and I am not fully sure by what you mean by normal brown sugar - could you elaborate?

      Reply
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