Description
These Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches feature soft, chewy red velvet cookies filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. Festive, colorful, and fun to make, they’re perfect for holidays or any time you want a handheld twist on classic red velvet cake.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (or less if using gel)
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes until set. Cool on sheets 4–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar, mix, then add vanilla and remaining sugar. Beat until fluffy.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
- Roll edges in sprinkles if desired and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color with less quantity.
- Chill assembled cookies for cleaner edges and easier handling.
- Add mini chocolate chips to cookie dough for extra richness.
- Decorate with themed sprinkles for holidays or celebrations.
- Let cookies sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
