Description
Christmas Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches are a festive delight that combines soft, cake-like red velvet cookies with a creamy filling, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings. The vibrant color and rich flavor evoke joy and nostalgia, perfect for sharing with family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create stunning cookies that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in red food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly puffed but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread or pipe filling between two cookies to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg