Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
This easy homemade red velvet cookie recipe creates bakery-style sandwich cookies with a tender texture similar to homemade Oreos, made completely from scratch in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Calories: 332kcal
Cost: 6
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Equipment
- Stand Mixer , or
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and red food coloring and mix to combine.1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon size balls onto cookie sheets (should make about 24 cookies). Use a measuring cup or the palm of your hand to gently flatten the balls just slightly.
- Bake until edges start setting, about 8-10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla then mix until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or a splash of milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the cookies have cooled, add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling onto one cookie. Place another cookie on top and press them together to make a cookie sandwich.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Notes
Storage Instructions: Cover and refrigerate the cookies until ready to eat. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing Instructions: These cookies freeze really well! Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
