Indulge in a touch of romance with our Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies. These vibrant, melt-in-your-mouth treats are surprisingly quick to make, healthier than most store-bought options, and bursting with exquisite red velvet flavor and a hint of rose. As a busy parent, I often struggle to find that perfect balance between delicious and doable. These beauties are my secret weapon for a satisfying dessert that looks as good as it tastes!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, always had a special treat ready when we visited. Though she wasn't a baker by trade, her red velvet inspired creations were legendary within our family. These Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies are my modern twist on that comforting nostalgia, infused with a delicate rose flavor that elevates them to something truly special. Every bite reminds me of her warmth and love, hopefully this recipe can do the same for you!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Rose Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add: Beat in egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Alternate: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Drop: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Filling Prep: While cookies are cooling, make the filling. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Flavor: Stir in rose water and salt.
- Assemble: Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie.
- Serve: Enjoy your decadent Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies immediately, or store in an airtight container.
Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- Add: Beat in egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- Alternate: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.½ cup buttermilk
- Drop: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Filling Prep: While cookies are cooling, make the filling. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Add: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.2 cups powdered sugar
- Flavor: Stir in rose water and salt.1 teaspoon rose water, 1 salt
- Assemble: Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie.
- Serve: Enjoy your decadent Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies immediately, or store in an airtight container.