Soft, rich, and covered with creamy white icing, these Crumbl-style red velvet cookies deliver the same irresistible flavor as the famous bakery version. The deep cocoa taste, chewy centers, and gorgeous red hue make them a perfect treat. To achieve that melt-in-your-mouth texture without too much sweetness, I kept the recipe simple with a one-bowl dough and finished with smooth cream cheese frosting. As they bake, the cookies puff up beautifully, giving soft centers and slightly crisp edges in every bite.
While the cookies bake, the warm aroma of chocolate and vanilla spreads through the kitchen, making it impossible to wait. Once cooled, spreading the creamy icing on top turns them into bakery-worthy delights. Every cookie feels rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced with tangy cream cheese frosting. They’re great for parties, holidays, or a simple homemade indulgence. Enjoy them fresh, slightly warm, or chilled because they taste amazing no matter how you serve them.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly rich with that classic red velvet flavor. The frosting adds just the right amount of creaminess and tang, making every bite better than the last.
You can also dress them up with sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, or crushed cookies for extra flair. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, and weekend baking sessions.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp red food coloring
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for inside the dough)
For the White Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, and vanilla together until smooth. Beat in the egg and food coloring until fully combined.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Slowly fold into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Stir in white chocolate chips if using.
3. Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough into large balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
4. Bake to Perfection
Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers stay soft. Allow cookies to cool completely before adding icing.
5. Make the Icing
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Spread generously on top of cooled cookies.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Top with extra white chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Serve fresh or chilled for a bakery-style experience.
Crumbl Red Velvet Cookies with White Icing
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp red food coloring
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional, for inside the dough
For the White Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- Mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Scoop dough, shape cookies, and bake until edges set.
- Make cream cheese icing and spread on cooled cookies.
- Serve fresh or chilled for the best flavor.
Tips & Variations
- Bakery-style look: Pipe the icing in a spiral swirl for a true Crumbl vibe.
- Extra indulgent: Add white chocolate chunks inside the dough.
- Festive touch: Use holiday sprinkles or colored sugar for seasonal flair.
- Chilled cookies: Refrigerate after icing for a dense, chewy texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or alongside coffee for a cozy dessert moment. These also make gorgeous treats for parties and gift boxes.
Final Thoughts
These Crumbl red velvet cookies are soft, rich, and perfectly balanced with tangy cream cheese icing. They look impressive but are simple to make, making them ideal for special occasions or everyday cravings. You get all the bakery-style indulgence without ever leaving home.
