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Easy red velvet cookie sandwiches with cream cheese filling

Easy Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches

Quick and delightful sandwich cookies made with pantry staples, featuring a tender crumb and a tangy cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use regular flour for structure and a soft crumb.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder Adds chocolate flavor and deepens the red color.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the cookies rise slightly and stay light.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Use room-temperature butter for proper creaming.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens and helps with cookie spread.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds warm, sweet notes to the dough.
  • 1 tablespoon Red liquid food coloring Gives the classic red velvet hue.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cream cheese frosting Use as the filling for the sandwich cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until even. Set the mixture aside.
  3. Beat room-temperature butter with sugar until light and smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until the batter is uniform.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
Baking and Assembly
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
  2. Cool completely, spread cream cheese frosting on one cookie, and sandwich with another.

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Chill the dough if it's too soft, and cool cookies fully before adding frosting. A small test batch can help set bake time.