Want more cookie recipes? Try Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookie Bars, or S’mores Cookies!
Why I love these cookies:
Delicious – The chocolate flavor with hints of vanilla is absolutely divine, especially with the cream cheese frosting. They are thin enough that it’s not overwhelming when you sandwich two cookies together. Beautiful – Whether you are looking for a festive holiday cookie for Valentine’s Day or Christmas, or just looking to make something a little extra special, these are made to impress! Soft – These red velvet sandwich cookies have a perfect soft and chewy texture! Similar to the classic Homemade Oreo Cookies.
How to make Red Velvet Cookies:
Make Cookie Dough: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and red food coloring to wet ingredients and mix to combine. Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed. Scoop and Flatten Dough: Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop the dough into balls. You should be able to get 24 dough balls (for a total of 12 sandwich cookies.) Use a measuring cup or the palm of your had to gently flatten the balls slightly. Bake: Bake cookies at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, until edges start setting. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Be careful not to over-bake them, or you’ll end up with crunchy cookies. You just want the edges to be just set when you take the cookies out of the oven. They will continue to cook on the hot cookie sheet, out of the oven. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or a splash of milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached. Assemble Cookies: Spoon some cream cheese frosting onto the bottom of one of the cookies. I do a pretty small scoop of frosting so the cookies aren’t too rich. Add another cookie on top to make a cookie sandwich.
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: Cover and refrigerate the red velvet oreo cookies until ready to eat. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. To Freeze: These cookies freeze really well! Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Cookie recipe adapted from Red Velvet Lover’s Cookbook by Deborah Harroun.
I originally shared this recipe February 2018. Updated February 2022 and February 2024. This post contains affiliate links.
