Description
Soft cocoa flavored red cookies sandwiched with a rich and tangy cream cheese filling. These bakery style treats are vibrant, tender, and perfectly balanced between sweet and slightly chocolatey.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten slightly for even baking.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cookies are completely cool before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Chill filled cookies for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg