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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Name: Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 24 min
Ingredients: 1 box red velvet cake mix; 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup powdered sugar; 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 4 Tablespoons salted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar

ByBrandie February 1, 2022February 14, 2024

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These chewy, creamy and delicious Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies are a fun treat for Valentine’s Day or just because you love red velvet!

A FUN RED VELVET DESSERT

I’m a sucker for anything red velvet: cakes, cookies, bars – you name it! These Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies have to be one of my top 3 favorite desserts. Two soft cookies encase a delicious cream cheese frosting and then it is all coated in powdered sugar. They are the perfect cookie in my opinion! They are not overly sweet and all the flavors work really well together! It’s made just a bit easier by using a boxed cake mix. If you are looking for that perfect red velvet treat, then you have to try this Red Velvet Sandwich Cookie recipe!

Three stacked Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies with top cookie having a bite taken out of it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have to use a boxed cake mix?

I have not tested these with a homemade red velvet cake but I’m sure that there would not be an issue using that.

Do the cookies need to be rolled in the powdered sugar?

The powdered sugar really gives it a fun pop of flavor in each and every bite. If you do not want that, you could roll in decorators sugar, granulated sugar or just leave them plain.

I don’t like cream cheese frosting, can I use something else?

Cream cheese frosting and red velvet go hand in hand. However, you can use are a regular buttercream, nutella flavored buttercream or even a chocolate buttercream would taste great!

Can this recipe be doubled?

Absolutely! If you want more than what these make you can easily double this recipe no problem.

Could I try this with other cake mix flavors?

That is a great way to switch up flavors. This recipe works with any cake mix flavor that you like! So have fun and make all sorts of different sandwich cookies.

How do I store leftover cookies?

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 5 days. These can also be frozen. Place in a freezer container or bag separated by parchment paper and they will last for up to 3 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator before eating.

Pinterest image of three stacked Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies with bite taken out of top cookie.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

red velvet cake mix – this recipe works with any flavor of cake mix.
eggs – if you have time, allow the eggs to come to room temperature as this will help them incorporate into the batter a bit better.
salted butter – How to Soften Butter Quickly
vanilla extract
powdered sugar – it needs to be powdered sugar – granulated sugar will not work here.
cream cheese – How to Soften Cream Cheese Fast

Ingredients needed: red velvet cake mix, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, cream cheese, unsalted butter and vanilla extract.

HOW TO MAKE RED VELVET SANDWICH COOKIES:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper, set aside. Place the cake mix, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix together with an electric hand mixer until there are no dry patches.

Red velvet cake mix blended together in bowl.

Place the ½ cup powdered sugar in a bowl. Place 1 tablespoon-sized dollop of the dough directly into the powdered sugar. I like to use a 1 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop for this. Roll the dough around in the powdered sugar.

Dough ball being rolled in powdered sugar.

Tap the excess sugar off and place them directly onto the prepared sheet tray, 3 inches apart.

Rolled dough balls on parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 7-9 minutes, the cookies will slightly spread, crack on top and appear set, with no wetness to the cookies once done. Let them cool on the sheet tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baked sandwich cookies on parchment lined pan.

While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. Place the cream cheese and butter in a medium-sized bowl, with an electric hand mixer, whip until smooth.

Cream cheese and butter blended together in bowl.

Add the vanilla and the powdered sugar to the bowl a little at a time until fully mixed in. Turn the mixer on to medium-high speed and whip for 2 minutes.