Description
Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches are soft, chewy red velvet cookies paired with a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling. These delightful treats offer a perfect balance of rich flavor and velvety texture, making them an ideal indulgence for holidays, parties, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookies
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy to incorporate air and sweetness.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until all are thoroughly combined, creating a vibrant red batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and flavor.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Portion Dough: Scoop the dough into 1½-tablespoon portions and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, ensuring chewy cookies.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on wire racks to firm up for filling.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture and beat until fluffy to create a smooth filling.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread or pipe the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with a second cookie to form a sandwich for serving.
Notes
- If cookie dough spreads too much while baking, chill it for 20–30 minutes before baking to help maintain shape.
- Store the assembled cookie sandwiches in the refrigerator to keep the filling firm and fresh.
- Allow the sandwiches to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
