Why Make This Recipe
Crumbl Cookies have taken the dessert world by storm with their delicious flavors and vibrant designs. One of their most popular offerings is the Pink Velvet Cookie, which combines the delightful texture of a soft cookie with a sweet cream cheese frosting. The beauty of a copycat recipe is that you can create these mouthwatering cookies right in your own kitchen! Making these cookies at home allows you to adjust flavors and textures to your liking. Plus, there’s something special about making a sweet treat from scratch.
These cookies have a lovely pink color and a light, fluffy texture, making them perfect for celebrations, parties, or just to indulge yourself. With this recipe, you can enjoy delicious Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies without needing to visit one of their stores.
How To Make Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies
Before diving into the cooking process, gather all your ingredients. Preparing ahead helps ensure that your baking experience will go smoothly. Here’s how you can make your own Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp almond extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- Pink gel food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink cake crumbs or cookie crumbs, for garnish
Directions
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This temperature is crucial for baking the cookies evenly.
Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream these together until the mixture is light and fluffy, this generally takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add eggs and extracts: Crack in the large egg and the egg yolk, both should be at room temperature. Also, add the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix everything together until well combined.
Color your dough: Once combined, add pink gel food coloring. Start with a little and slowly add more until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. This ensures that your dry ingredients are well combined and that the baking powder is evenly distributed.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet butter mixture. Mix just until combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the cookies tender.
Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop or a large tablespoon to scoop portions of the dough, about ⅓ cup each. Roll them into balls in your hands.
Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the cookie balls on the prepared sheet, leaving enough space between each ball. Gently flatten each ball slightly; this helps them bake evenly.
Bake the cookies: Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains slightly undercooked and pale, just like the signature Crumbl look.
Cool the cookies: Once baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. This step is important as they will continue to firm up slightly.
Make the frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until it’s smooth and fluffy.
Frost the cooled cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Garnish: For an extra touch, sprinkle pink cake crumbs or cookie crumbs on top of the frosting for garnish. This not only adds a decorative touch but also a delightful texture.
How to Serve Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies
These cookies are perfect for any occasion. Serve the frosted cookies on a beautiful platter for events like birthday parties, baby showers, or holidays. They’re also delightful alongside a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoying them fresh is a must, but they can also be a fun treat during a movie night or as a simple afternoon snack.
How to Store Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh for longer, store them in an airtight container. They can sit out at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. If you want them to last even longer, you can refrigerate them, where they will stay fresh for up to a week. For longer storage, consider freezing the unfrosted cookies. Place layers of parchment paper between cookies in a freezer-safe container, and they can last up to three months. Just thaw them before frosting.
Tips to Make Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Always use room temperature eggs and butter; this helps everything mix together more smoothly.
- Adjust Coloring: Don’t be afraid to play around with the amount of pink food coloring until you get your preferred shade. You want these cookies to be as vibrant as possible!
- Chill the Dough (optional): If you have time, chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help the cookies maintain their shape better while baking.
- Uniformity: For uniform size, use a cookie scoop. It makes it easy to create consistent cookie sizes, ensuring even baking.
- Frosting Alternative: If you’re in a hurry, you can always top these cookies with store-bought frosting.
Variation
This recipe is incredibly versatile! You can customize it in various ways:
- Chocolate Version: Add cocoa powder to the dough for a chocolatey twist. You can replace some of the flour with cocoa powder to give it a rich flavor.
- Different Flavors: Experiment with different extracts; using lemon or coconut extract can add a unique flavor to your cookies.
- Nutty Touch: Consider adding nuts like crushed walnuts or pecans to enhance the texture and flavor.
FAQs
1. Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel?
Absolutely! However, gel food coloring tends to give a more vibrant color without altering the cookie’s consistency as much as liquid food coloring may.
2. How can I make these cookies gluten-free?
You can substitute all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour mix. Make sure to select a blend that works well for baking.
3. Can I freeze the dough before baking?
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough balls before baking. Just roll them, place them on a baking sheet, freeze them until firm, and then transfer them to a freezer bag. You can bake them directly from frozen; just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
4. What if I don’t have cream cheese for frosting?
If you don’t have cream cheese, you can use a simple buttercream frosting made with just butter, powdered sugar, and milk.
5. Can I skip the almond extract?
Yes, the almond extract adds a nice flavor, but you can skip it or replace it with more vanilla extract if you prefer.
With this detailed recipe and guide, you can now recreate the delicious Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies in your own kitchen. Enjoy the process and, most importantly, enjoy eating these delightful treats!
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Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious soft cookies with a sweet cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp almond extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- Pink gel food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink cake crumbs or cookie crumbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg, egg yolk, and extracts; mix until well combined.
- Color your dough with pink gel food coloring until your desired shade is achieved.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk them together.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, place cookie balls, and gently flatten them.
- Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet completely.
- Make the frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost each cooled cookie generously and garnish with crumbs.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture. Adjust the amount of food coloring for a vibrant hue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Crumbl, Pink Velvet Cookies, Cookies, Baking, Desserts