Description
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies paired with luscious cream cheese filling make these cookie sandwiches a showstopper for any occasion. Perfect for holidays or casual indulgence, they’re bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (15g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) between cookies. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels sticky. Use a piping bag for neat filling distribution. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individually for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: red velvet, cookie sandwiches, cream cheese filling, holiday dessert, easy dessert