Description
Soft red cookies with a hint of cocoa and a smooth cream cheese filling sandwiched in between, these cookies are tender, colorful, and perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, then mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then let cookies cool completely.
- In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread or pipe filling onto half of the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
- Let cookies cool fully before filling to prevent melting.
- Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft.
- Store assembled cookies in the refrigerator for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, sandwich cookies, cream cheese filling, holiday cookies, homemade dessert