Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Pink Velvet Crumbl Cookies topped with rich vanilla cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cookie crumbles. Perfectly pink and bursting with flavor, these cookies are a festive treat ideal for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Pink Velvet Cookie
- 1 1/2 cups (333g) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (345g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp cake batter flavoring
- 4 1/2 cups (684g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- Pink food coloring, as needed
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (56g) butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
- Milk, to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to warm while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy to create a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Scrape the bowl sides and mix in the eggs and cake batter flavoring thoroughly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined for a consistent dough texture.
- Color the Dough: Gradually add pink food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough reaches your desired vibrant color.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1/3 cup of dough and roll each into a ball, then gently flatten into a puck shape. Use all dough, reserving a small amount to form one mini cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange six cookies on each baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until centers are puffed and no longer glossy. Bake the smaller cookie alongside.
- Prepare Frosting: While cookies cool, whip together the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Thin with milk a teaspoon at a time if needed to achieve the right spreading consistency.
- Frost Cookies: Transfer frosting to a gallon-sized zip-top bag, cut a corner, and pipe onto warm cookies in a spiral pattern.
- Garnish with Crumbles: Crumble the small baked cookie and sprinkle the pieces atop the frosted cookies for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve: Enjoy the cookies warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use cake batter flavoring to give the cookies their signature sweet and nostalgic taste.
- Adjust pink food coloring to control the intensity of the cookie's color.
- The smaller cookie baked separately is used for decoration and adds a delightful crunch.
- If frosting is too thick, add milk sparingly to avoid making it runny.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container and enjoyed within 3-4 days for freshness.
