Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies Recipe (Easy Cake Mix Hack) Recipe
This Copycat Crumbl Pink Velvet Cookies recipe uses a simple cake mix hack to create soft, thick, bakery-style cookies with a rich cream cheese frosting. Featuring a tender pink dough and a creamy, sweet icing, these cookies capture the iconic flavor and texture of Crumbl’s popular treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 0.66 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp full-fat sour cream
- 1–2 drops pink gel food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and pink gel food coloring. Stir until a thick cookie dough forms, ensuring all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Portion and Shape Dough: Use a 1/4 cup scoop to portion the dough evenly. Shape each dough portion into a thick, round disc to achieve the signature bakery-style thickness that Crumbl cookies are known for.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the cookie discs on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2–3 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. This ensures a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets. This helps them firm up without losing softness.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Add vanilla extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy. If the frosting is too thick for piping, add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until reaching the desired consistency.
- Frost the Cookies: Using a large round piping tip, pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookies. Start piping spirals from the outside edge and work inward to create an even, attractive layer of frosting.
- Optional Decoration: For the authentic Crumbl look, crumble a small extra cookie and sprinkle its crumbs over the frosting while it’s still soft.
Notes
- Shaping the dough into thick discs before baking is crucial for achieving the soft, thick texture classic to Crumbl cookies.
- Use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese for the best flavor and texture in both the cookie and frosting.
- Adjust the amount of pink gel food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink without affecting taste.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted with milk to suit piping preferences; too thin frosting will not hold shape, too thick will be difficult to pipe.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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