Description
Delicate red velvet rose sandwich cookies blend elegance with classic dessert charm. Cream cheese frosting and subtle rose essence create a romantic treat for special moments you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup (227 g / 8 oz) butter, unsalted, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar, granulated
- ½ cup (110 g) sugar, brown, packed
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g / 2 oz) butter, unsalted, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) sugar, powdered, sifted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp rose water
- 12 drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl to create a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, then blend in egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until fully incorporated.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, cohesive dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch spheres, spacing them evenly and gently flattening with a glass bottom.
- Baking Process: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges become crisp and center sets. Rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually sifting in powdered sugar. Incorporate rose water and optional pink food coloring, beating until light and fluffy.
- Assembly: Pair cookies of similar sizes. Pipe or spread rose-scented cream cheese filling onto one cookie’s surface, then gently press a matching cookie on top to form a sandwich.
- Finishing Touch: Refrigerate assembled cookies for 15-20 minutes to set filling and meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature, presenting an elegant rose-infused dessert.
Notes
- Cocoa Quality Matters: Select high-quality cocoa powder for rich, deep flavor and vibrant red color. Premium cocoa enhances the overall taste and visual appeal of the cookies.
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking. Cold dough ensures cookies maintain their shape and develop more concentrated flavors.
- Control Food Coloring: Add food coloring gradually to achieve desired red intensity without affecting dough texture. Natural alternatives like beetroot powder can provide color and subtle earthy notes.
- Rose Water Balance: Use rose water sparingly to prevent overwhelming the delicate cream cheese filling. Start with small amounts and taste, adjusting to personal preference for subtle floral essence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg