Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches, where two soft, vibrant cookies embrace a creamy cream cheese filling. Perfect for any occasion, these treats balance sweet and tangy flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser at parties or a sweet surprise for yourself. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely on wire racks before adding filling.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy. Spread on half of the cookies and sandwich with the remaining halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill your dough before baking for softer cookies. Experiment with fillings like peanut butter or lemon curd for a unique twist.