Introducing Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies! Need a quick dessert fix that doesn’t compromise on flavor or health? These delightful cookies are your answer. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy red velvet cookie infused with the delicate aroma of rose, sandwiched with a creamy filling. As a busy mom, I created these so I could have a guilt-free indulgence to share with my family, and I think you’ll love them too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to always make rose-flavored treats for special occasions, and the scent always brings me back to her loving kitchen. I wanted to capture that same comforting feeling in a cookie, but with a modern twist. The Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies are a tribute to her, blending the familiar warmth of red velvet with the subtle elegance of rose. Every bite is a little memory, shared and enjoyed.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and rose water.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips(optional).
- Drop Dough: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add Sugar & Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and rose water; beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy your Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies!
Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies
Delightful red velvet cookies infused with rose aroma and a creamy filling. A guilt-free indulgence for the whole family.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and rose water.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon rose water
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips(optional).1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and rose water; beat until light and fluffy.2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- Spread cream cheese filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy your Red Velvet Rose Sandwich Cookies!