These Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies are a soft, chewy, homemade version of red velvet Oreos. They have a delicious hint of cocoa, vibrant red color, and tangy cream cheese frosting. Plus – you get 2 cookies in one. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas or anytime you are needing a Red Velvet dessert and cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet desserts are my absolute favorite! But, who would have known there are so many delicious Red Velvet recipes?! Oh, my! Take a look at these 29 Decadent Red Velvet Recipes! From cakes, brownies, cookies and even milkshakes, they will absolutely have you drooling!
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Chocolate Truffle Red Velvet Cupcakes: If you are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day cupcake recipe then look no further than this delicious Chocolate Truffle Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe! Oh my goodness, YUM! This yummy recipe will tantalize your taste buds and is THE perfect dessert for serving your sweetheart on the sweetest day of the year!
101 Dalmatians Dark Red Velvet Cupcakes: This fun Dalmation Cupcake recipe is sure to steal the show! By combining moist red velvet cupcakes with creamy melt-in-your-mouth buttercream frosting you get a cupcake to die for! But then, add in the super cute “Dalmation” spots and you have a cupcake that is a sure hit!
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Homemade Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting: You’d think they would be heavy and super sweet, but they’re not! In fact, they are light and airy and so delicious, they will become your new favorite cupcake too! They do use a Red Velvet Boxed Cake Mix, but with the added Greek Yogurt and Milk, they have an amazing flavor and texture!
Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies: There is just something about Red Velvet Desserts that always makes me want more! If you’re looking for an easy treat to bring to parties, here are the perfect cookies! No need to worry about plates and forks, cookies are my favorite thing to make for a crowd! Try these super- easy Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies– they only have 4 ingredients!
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies Ingredients:
- Flour 1 ⅔ cup
- Cocoa powder 1 ½ tbsp
- Corn starch 2 tsp
- Baking soda ¾ tsp
- Salt ¼ tsp
- Butter ½ cup
- Sugar 2/3 cup
- 1 large egg
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Vinegar 1 tsp
- Red food liquid dye 2 tsp
Cream cheese frosting Ingredients:
- Butter ¼ cup
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Cream cheese 3 ounces
- Powdered sugar 1 cup
- Salt ¼ tsp
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookie Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the dry ingredients: flour, starch, salt, soda and cocoa, and mix in a bowl.
Add softened butter and sugar in another bowl and mix.
Add vinegar, vanilla extract, egg and red dye to the butter and sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
Mix the dry ingredients slowly into the wet mixture.
Form the dough into balls (use a cookie scoop so your fingers aren’t red for days) and place 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.
Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool.
Frosting Directions:
To make the assembly easier, refrigerate the frosting for about an hour.
Sandwich Directions:
Now the best part, frost the bottom of one cookie and sandwich the second cookie on top.
Repeat until you have all of the sandwiches completed.
Enjoy!
**Frosted cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
These red velvet sandwich cookies are a soft, chewy, homemade version of red velvet Oreos. They have a delicious hint of cocoa, vibrant red color, and tangy cream cheese frosting. Plus – you get 2 cookies in one.
Ingredients
- Cookie Ingredients:
- Flour 1 ⅔ cup
- Cocoa powder 1 ½ tbsp
- Corn starch 2 tsp
- Baking soda ¾ tsp
- Salt ¼ tsp
- Butter ½ cup
- Sugar 2/3 cup
- 1 large egg
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Vinegar 1 tsp
- Red food liquid dye 2 tsp
- Frosting Ingredients:
- Butter ¼ cup
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Cream cheese 3 ounces
- Powdered sugar 1 cup
- Salt ¼ tsp
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the dry ingredients: flour, starch, salt, soda and cocoa, and mix in a bowl.
Add softened butter and sugar in another bowl and mix.
Add vinegar, vanilla extract, egg and red dye to the butter and sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
Mix the dry ingredients slowly into the wet mixture.
Form the dough into balls (use a cookie scoop so your fingers aren't red for days) and place 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.
Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool.
Frosting Directions:
In a large bowl beat together the butter, shortening and cream cheese.
Slowly beat in the salt and powdered sugar until the desired sweetness is reached.
(If frosting seems too thick, beat in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.)
To make the assembly easier, refrigerate the frosting for about an hour.
Sandwich Directions:
Now the best part, frost the bottom of one cookie and sandwich the second cookie on top.
Repeat until you have all of the sandwiches completed.
Enjoy!
Notes
**Frosted cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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