Red Velvet Cookies

Cream Cheese filling;

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions;

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and red food colouring and mix to combine.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, just until combined.
  6. Use a tablespoon measurer to scoop the dough and roll it into balls.
  7. Line the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Use a measuring cup or the palm of your hand to gently flatten the balls just slightly.
  8. Bake until edges start setting, about 8-9 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the cream cheese filling;

  1. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. If needed, add more powdered sugar or a splash of milk until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Once the cookies have cooled, add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling to one cookie.
  4. Place another cookie on top and press them together to make a cookie sandwich