Description
These irresistible Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies feature soft, chewy red velvet cookies paired with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, they make an elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute all dry components evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, then add the vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well to incorporate all wet ingredients fully.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms without overworking it.
- Scoop Dough: Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for chewy cookies.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat together softened unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and cream cheese until smooth. Slowly blend in the powdered sugar and salt, adding heavy cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the filling.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie, pressing gently to spread the frosting evenly.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending.
- Adjust red food coloring quantity depending on desired intensity of the red hue.
- If frosting is too thick, add a little more heavy cream one teaspoon at a time to reach spreading consistency.
- Store sandwich cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
- Allow cookies to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
