I made sweets for my sweetie. It's true Valentine's Day is coming up soon. The other truth is that I've had these Red Velvet Sandwich cookies on my to-make list for a while. I was waiting for the right opportunity. A day associated with doing things for someone you love and the color red was all I needed. My husband was very happy as soon as he saw them.
My husband and I do not do much for Valentine's Day. We give each other a card and occasionally a small gift like chocolates. They are not the fancy over-priced boxed chocolates either. A quiet night at home with a good meal is all we need to celebrate. This year is our 30th one together. My how time flies.
I first found Red Velvet sandwich cookies at Target. I knew how much my husband likes the cake so I thought he would be interested in the cookies. Plus it was different than the Red Velvet brownies I made before. I bought a bag with three cookies in it. By the next morning they were gone. Yep, he liked them very much. That's when I knew I had to make them one day. I knew homemade would be better because they would not have that store-bought taste. You know what I mean? Like you can taste the preservatives. At least I can.
Homemade treats are the best. Anything made with love is special. Today's Sunday Supper is featuring recipes that will win someone's heart through their tummy. Look at this incredible list:
#SundaySupper Valentine's Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:
- Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP
- Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere
- Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama
- Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
- Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni's Food
- Individual Beef "Phyll-ingtons" from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes
- Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie
- Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb
#SundaySupper Valentine's Day Sweet Eats:
- Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker
- Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love
- Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious
- Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean
- Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie
- Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Banana Cream from The Lovely Pantry
- Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine
- Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village
- Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What's For Dinner?
- Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious
- Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box
- Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet
- Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes
- #GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter
- Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
- Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita's Cocina
- Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie
- Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
- Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from Ruffles & Truffles
- Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways
- Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen
- Raw Fudge Love from Mama's Blissful Bites
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days
- Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.
- Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife
- Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking
- Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood
- Valentine's Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days
- Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear's Wife
#SundaySupper Valentine's Day Drinks:
- Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie
- Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride
- Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef
#SundaySupper Valentine's Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please from An Appealing Plan
I'm ready to get cooking now! How about you? There are so many wonderful recipes to make a special meal for your loved one. My to-make list got a whole lot longer. At least I can cross off Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies. They are on my make-again list for sure!
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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar measured then sifted
Instructions
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar using a hand mixer on medium high, until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring. Beat until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Use a cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop to drop batter onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. The cookies should look cooked through and cake-like. Allow to cool 2 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, and salt. Beat using an electric hand mixer until smooth and combined. Beat in the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until lighter in consistency, about 1 to 2 minutes.
For the Sandwich Cookies:
- Spread or pipe filling on the bottom of a cookie. Top with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Recipe adapted from one by Paula Deen on the Food Network website.
These look and sound gorgeous. Must give them a try. Both my kids choose red velvet as their fav cake flavor so they would go nuts over this!
Thank you Sue! I'm sure your kids would enjoy them very much.
30 years? Bless you, Renee. How lucky you are to have found Mr. Right so early on. Or perhaps I should say he was the lucky one. After all, he's getting served a continuous string of scrumptious dishes and desserts like Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies. Yum!...Again, congratulations =)
Thanks Kim. We are both lucky we found each other.
Happy 30th and these are special enough that you don't need anything else as a gift 🙂 they look great!
Thank you Danny! They are special for sure.
Ooh these look absolutely gorgeous!!I love the bright red color and badly craving these right now 🙂 Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Red is a color of love. Might as well make something fitting for Valentine's Day.
What a beautiful picture - they look so delicious! Perfect for not only Valentine's but even Christmas...I'll definitely have to keep these in mind!
Oh yea! These would be good for Christmas. Thanks Pam.
Happy 30! <3
What a great way to celebrate!
Thanks Jen!
Ugh, I know exactly what you mean about being able to taste the preservatives. These look amazing, Renee - I love the color and I know I'd love the taste. Beautiful!
So many of the store-bought "bakery" items have that off taste to me. I would rather do without or make it at home.
You should celebrate those 30 years every day, it´s a huge deal! I too love the flavor of red velvet and not so much the coloring. But they are so perfect for this month! Have a wonderful day Renee!
We do celebrate every day. It is the little things. Hand holding, hugs, kisses. Communicating and doing things for the other just because.
booking marking this for sure! My daughter is the baker in our family, and Red Velvet ANYTHING is her favorite!
Congratulations on your 30th this year, we are right behind you - time does fly when you are with the right person.
Cheers Renee!
Thanks Eileen!
Red velvet cake is my absolutely favorite! Even better as cookies! I love being able to easily have my own serving. What a fabulous idea. These look insanly delicious!
Getting to eat cake without a fork is a good thing!
I am all in for a quite night. We used to organize parties always for carnival and of course Valentines day here, so nowadays we are happy when we get to find the time and enjoy peace. ^.^
Renee I need a batch of your cookies asap! =D
Quiet nights are some of the best. I do enjoy entertaining too. A balance of the two is the best.
Truly beautiful, Renee! And congratulations on 30 years together.
Thank you Stacy!
Congrats on 30 years - that is amazing! And yes, nothing beats homemade! And these sandwich cookies look amazing. I'm addicted to cream cheese filling.
I am also addicted to cream cheese filling/frosting. Or maybe just frosting in general...
Lovely and easy cookies to make!
Thanks Amanda!
30 V-Days together? Wow! Congrats--That's truly special 🙂 And frankly, if these were in front of me, I don't think they'd last more than a day. Gorgeous, Renee!
Yes, 30 Valentine's Days together. It will also be our 30th wedding anniversary in June. It is a big year.
Such cute little cookies! Just perfect!
Thanks Conni!
Very pretty cookies! Perfect for a homemade Valentine's treat!
Thank you Katy!
LOVE these! I want one now!
Sending one virtually now...did you get it?
I know what you mean about that preservative taste. Homemade is definitely the way to go!
That preservative off-taste ruins most store-bought bakery items for me. Homemade is most definitely better.
I must make these for my red velvet loving daughter. I love that it only makes 9...perfect.
Well, nine, give or take. It depends on the size of your cookie or ice cream scoop.
Congrats on your 30th! What an inspiration! And what cute cookies! My hubby loves red velvet too.
Thanks Brianne! 30 great years and counting.
I agree, homemade treats truly are the best! This recipe is a perfect Valentine's day treat, they sound fabulous! Hugs, Terra
Hugs and thanks Terra!
I agree completely that homemade is best. These cookies look amazing. Cream cheese filling? That's for me! 🙂
Thank you Anita! Yep, the cream cheese filling is my favorite part.
What a perfect end for V day
Thanks Sarah!
Wrap these up and send them to me!! they look perfect! so nicely made!
I agree - homemade treats are the best! Love your red velvet cookies. Yum!
These cookies look so moist and chewy! I love the vibrant color too!
30 Valentines? That sounds like a celebratory number right there! You said it - homemade treats are indeed the best. These cookies are so delightful!!
Oh yes I can so taste the preservatives, even when someone uses a box mix (assuming it was straight from the box and not have anything added to it). Now I'll have to add these sandwich cookies to my list now!
Thanks Carla! I know you love from scratch recipes.
Very nice Valentine treat,Renee!
Thank you Cindy!
Loud applause. I love these.
Thanks Kim!
Could these look any more perfect??? I don't think so!
Thanks Katie! So sweet of you to say that.
Just gorgeous, Renee!
Thanks Bea!
So pretty and perfect for Valentine's Day, I hope you had a great day!!
We had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I grilled burgers because it's one of my husband's favorite things. He will take a burger over a steak any day.
Awwww, Renee, 30 years! The Husband and I "celebrated" our 12th Love Day together (and by celebrating, I mean we didn't do anything different from our regular days) - I hope we make it to your milestone. These red velvet sandwich cookies look divine. I'd be so happy if someone made these delicious lil beauties for me!
12 years is a good amount of time. The next thing you know it will be 30. Time does fly by.
Renee,
oh these are like mini whoopie pies! Love it!!! and yes, I so agree. . homemade treats are the best! 🙂
Thanks Alice! They are like whoopie pies although not mini. They are about 3+ inches wide.
If I bought those cookies, they would be gone before I got to my car after leaving the store! LOL Yours look amazing! I've never tried sandwich cookies, but I may just have to give these a whirl!
Giggling because there are certain things I buy that never make it out of the store parking lot either.
Be sure to proofread your recipes before posting them. I caught the part in the instructions where you say to add the cream cheese to the cookie mix, but I followed the rest of the instructions to a T... including not adding the sugar! I hope I'm the only one who missed this or else there are others with a bitter valentine's dessert.
Oh my goodness! I swear I proofread that recipe several times and still missed it. Thank you VERY much for letting me know. I have updated the recipe with the correct instructions. So sorry if it caused you any problems with the cookies.