Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Red Velvet cake, from which these cookies are inspired, is said to have originated in the 1800s. The vibrant red color is traditionally achieved through a reaction between cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like buttermilk and vinegar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 4 cup Cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10. Spread the cream cheese frosting onto the bottom of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
11. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
12. Allow the cookies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.