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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these irresistible Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies featuring soft, cocoa-infused red velvet cookies sandwiched with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, this recipe combines classic flavors with a fun sandwich cookie format.

Ingredients

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For the Red Velvet Cookies

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, soft
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp red food coloring, liquid or gel

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream, if needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to create the dry base for the cookies.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, which will help create the light texture of the cookies.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring to the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring the red velvet flavor and signature color develop well.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, beating about half at a time until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure, roll the dough into balls about 1 tablespoon in size, and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment paper or baking mat-lined cookie sheet.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until the tops are just set. Remove the cookies and allow them to cool completely to ensure they hold their shape in the next step.
  8. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable shortening, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add Powdered Sugar and Salt: Slowly beat in salt and powdered sugar, adjusting quantity to reach your desired sweetness and consistency.
  10. Adjust Frosting Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and beat until smooth and spreadable.
  11. Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on the bottom of one cookie, then sandwich it with a second cookie on top.
  12. Finish: Repeat this frosting and sandwiching process with the remaining cookies. Enjoy or store them in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before sandwiching to prevent frosting from melting.
  • For more vibrant red color, use gel food coloring rather than liquid.
  • If frosting is too soft, chill it for 10-15 minutes before assembling.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal and clean up.

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Red Velvet Dessert, Homemade Cookies, Holiday Cookies

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