Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches, where two soft, vibrant red velvet cookies embrace a luscious cream cheese filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and creamy sweetness, making these treats a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to something special, these cookie sandwiches promise to impress with their stunning presentation and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Cream Cheese Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked. Cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread or pipe filling on one cookie and top with another to form sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg