These red velvet sandwich cookies are a beautiful and festive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They require just a few staple ingredients, minimal effort and are unbelievably good!
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt. Gradually add into butter mixture. Add food coloring & beat until well combined.
Use a dough hook attachment or your hands to knead a few times, then wrap the dough in saran wrap & refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients & mix until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out dough & cut with cookie cutters, peeling away excess dough.
Bake 8 minutes & allow to cool.
Spread filling onto cookies & press to create sandwiches.
Notes
Be sure to allow the cookie dough to rest in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours before rolling it out and cutting into shapes.The cookie dough only needs 8 minutes to bake, so be sure to keep your eye on them. They are ready when they edges are firm.Let the cookies cool fully to room temperature before adding the filling.