Easy Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies | Practically Homemade (2024)

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What is better than one red velvet cookie? Two soft and delicious cookies sandwiched together with the perfect amount of sweet cream cheese frosting. The best part is that these Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies start with a cake mix and are ready in under an hour.

There are so many things to love about a sandwich cookie, especially when the flavors are red velvet and cream cheese.

The gorgeous deep red color and mild cocoa flavor of the cookie give them an extra special quality. Just like with these Red Velvet Oreo cookies!

Pairing them with refreshing and flawless cream cheese filling is the perfect compliment. You will find it in these Chocolate Sandwich Cookies too!

Of course the sugar baked on the outside adds a slight crunch which balances wonderfully with the chewy red velvet cookies. It is a great trick that I also use with these Red Velvet Kiss Cookies.

The simplicity of this red velvet cookie recipe is a huge bonus because they require minimal effort. And the colors of these red velvet sandwich cookies make them a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or a holiday cookie tray!

What goes into this Recipe

Red Velvet Cookies

• Red Velvet Cake Mix: Starting with a boxed cake mix allows you to make these cookies with only a few ingredients. The best part is that you get the chocolate flavor and the beautiful red color without dealing with messy red food coloring.
• Granulated Sugar: Rolling the cookie dough in sugar before baking gives the cookies a wonderful texture on the outside.

Cream Cheese Frosting

• Cream Cheese: It is important to use the full-fat cream cheese rather than low-fat. It not only has a wonderful tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the delicious cream cheese icing but it also whips up better than the lower fat variety.
• Powdered Sugar: Take the extra step of sifting the powdered sugar if you feel like it is needed. This will ensure that you have a super smooth end result.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

These red velvet sandwich cookies are absolutely perfect as is, but if you want even more chocolate, consider adding some chocolate chips to the cookie dough!

For a different twist, consider adding white chocolate chips instead.

How to make Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

1. Combine the cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs in a large bowl. Mix together with an electric hand mixer {or by hand} on low speed until you have a thick dough.
2. Use a medium cookie scoop {or about 1 1/2 tablespoons} to scoop mounds of dough into a bowl with granulated sugar. Roll the cookie dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat.

3. Place the sugar coated cookie dough balls onto a silicone mat {or parchment paper} lined cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are set and starting to crack. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

5. Once the cookies have cooled, combine the cream cheese and softened butter in a medium bowl. Cream together with a hand held mixer {or by hand} until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, continue to mix until the homemade cream cheese frosting is thick. Use a piping bag, or just spread the tangy cream cheese frosting on the flat side ofhalf of the cookies.
6. Place the other half of the remaining cookies on top of a frosted cookie to create a sandwich. Serve and enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Use a cookie scoop to each cookie the same size. This step makes sure that both sides of the sandwich cookie are easily paired together.
• Don’t over bake the cookies. Pull them from the oven once they are set and start to crack. Then allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. The residual heat from the baking sheet will set them up perfectly and create chewy cookies.
• Make sure that the cookies are completely cooled before frosting. If the cookies are warm the frosting will melt and not make a nice thick center. The same thing goes for these Neapolitan Sandwich Cookies.
• Roll the sides of the finished cookies in something sweet for an extra special touch. Mini chocolate chips, sprinkles or chopped nuts would all be delicious options.
• If you love frozen desserts, serve these sandwich cookies frozen. It is a fun twist and perfect for summer.

Storage and Freezing

Store – The best way to store sandwich cookies is in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze – These delicious red velvet sandwich cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months with or without the frosting.

Recipe FAQs

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