Description
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies are made using a cake mix combined with a few basic staples. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- For the frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, butter, and vanilla with a hand mixer until no dry patches remain.
- Place powdered sugar in a bowl. Roll 1-tablespoon-sized dough balls in sugar, tap off excess, and place 3 inches apart on sheet tray.
- Bake 7-9 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting: whip cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually, mixing 2 minutes on medium-high.
- Assemble sandwiches: place ~2 tsp frosting on bottom cookie, top with another cookie, gently press. Repeat.
Notes
- Store in refrigerator in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies in freezer-safe container up to 3 months.
- Use a 1-tablespoon spring-loaded cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- Match cookie sizes when sandwiching for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American