Red velvet oreo cookies are a chewy red velvet cookie filled with a cream cheese frosting. A simple to make cookie, with loads of flavor.
These red velvet oreo cookies have all the same flavors of the ever popular red velvet cake, without all the work. They're lightly flavored with cocoa powder and cream cheese frosting, and have the prettiest color from the food coloring.
If you love a frosted cookie you should also try my cut out sugar cookies, my soft gingerbread cookies with cinnamon icing or my key lime cookies.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE
BEAUTIFUL COLOR: I love how bright and colorful these cookies are, and they're so festive for both Christmas and Valetine's Day.
EASY TO MAKE: These may look more complicated because of layers, but they are super simple to make.
DELICIOUS FLAVORS: The subtle chocolate in the cookie pairs perfectly with the tangy cream cheese frosting.
INGREDIENT NOTES
- Butter: Allow butter to come to room temperature before starting.
- Red Coloring: I used the liquid, if using gel you will need only 1 tsp.
- Cocoa Powder: I used dutch process, but any is fine.
- Sugar: I like rolling these cookies in sugar for some extra crunch outside, but it isn't necessary.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is soft so that it will allow for a smooth buttercream.
- Vanilla: I used vanilla extract in the cookies, but opted for vanilla bean paste in the buttercream for those little flecks of the bean.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP ONE: In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together butter and sugars on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until all combined. Add egg, vanilla and red food coloring and mix together until fully incorporated.
STEP TWO: Slowly mix in baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and flour until just combined. Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon size cookie balls and chill for a few hours. You should have about 20 cookies.
STEP THREE: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll chilled cookie dough balls in sugar and bake 10-12 cookies per sheet for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are cooked. Allow cookies to cool.
STEP FOUR: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. You may end up needing to add more powdered sugar or a little milk to get your desired consistency.
STEP FIVE: Using the same 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop buttercream and place on the bottom of 10 cookies. Take the extra 10 cookies and press lightly on top of the frosting to create a sandwich/oreo.
EXPERT BAKING TIPS
I love these cookies chilled and stored in the fridge, but do whatever you prefer.
You may need to add more or less powdered sugar and milk to get the desired consistency for the buttercream. You want it to be thick so it doesn't ooze out when you bite into it.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
FAQ
Yes, these make a fabulous red velvet cookie with or without the frosting.
You can tell these cookies are done baking when the edges are firm and the cookie has started to crackle along the top.
If your butter and or cream cheese is too soft, often times your buttercream with also be very soft. You can always add a bit more powdered sugar to thicken it up, or place it covered in the fridge for a bit to help it set up.
STORING AND FREEZING
Red velvet oreo cookies can be stored at room temperature, or in the fridge, in an airtight container. They will keep fresh this way for 3-4 days.
FREEZING
These cookies will keep fresh in an airtight container in the freezer for 3-4 months. Just allow them to come to room temperature before eating!
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Red Velvet Oreo Cookies
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookies
- ½ cup (113.5 g) butter room temp
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temp
- 1 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) vanilla
- 2 teaspoon red food coloring
- ¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- ¼ cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder
- 1½ cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar for rolling
Frosting
- 3 tablespoon butter room temp
- 3 ounces (3 tablespoon) cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) vanilla
- 1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
Cookies
- In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together butter and sugars on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until all combined.
- Add egg, vanilla and red food coloring and mix together until fully incorporated.
- Slowly mix in baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and flour until just combined. Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon size cookie balls and chill for a few hours. You should have about 20 cookies.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled cookie dough balls in sugar and bake 10-12 cookies per sheet for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are cooked. Allow cookies to cool.
Buttercream
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. You may end up needing to add more powdered sugar or a little milk to get your desired consistency.
- Using the same 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop buttercream and place on the bottom of 10 cookies. Take the extra 10 cookies and press lightly on top of the frosting to create a sandwich/oreo.
Claire Marcotte
Hi mine turned out more of a brown color? I added about double the food colouring as well. What do you think i did wrong? Delicious though!!
brooke
It just depends on what cocoa powder you used, and what food coloring. Unfortunately all cocoa powders are different shades, and same with food coloring. Next time you could add even more until you reached your desired color.
Laikin
Another fun & delicious recipe! Thank you!
Sarah
I made multiple batches of these last year, and I will do so again this year! These cookies are gorgeous AND delicious. They are so festive and fun, and were a big hit. I stored in freezer and brought out a few at a time Throughout the holiday season. This recipe is a keeper!
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much Sarah!!❤️
Emily
Hi! Can you make the frosting a day or two ahead of time and store in the fridge prior to using? Same question for the dough—can this be refrigerated for a day or two before baking? Thanks!
Hillary
Well, well, well… These were just divine! The cookies have a slightly crisp edge but still soft… and then when placed into a “sandwich” with the cream filling… 🤤 Incredible! If you’re a red velvet fan- these cookies are a SOLID YES!
brooke
Thank you Hillary! I am so happy to hear that! They've become a favorite at my house too!
Shea
These are AMAZING! Make them!
Allison
As usual, a recipe that didn't disappoint. Only requirement on these is to double the batch every time to keep up with how quickly they fly off the plate any time I bring them anywhere.
Jodi
Made them today…..Delicious!!! Will definitely be making these again!!!
ZZ
Loved baking these and they were a hit. Mine only had a hint of red, I read some comments and it is likely due to the cocoa powder. I doubled the recipe and they still turned out beautifully. I made them for my husbands students the and teachers of my own kids. I have put the bulk of them in the freezer for holiday deliveries, can’t wait to build cookie plates for the holidays.
Jaimie
These were a hit! And so cute to take a tray to a party. None leftover so double/triple the recipe to have enough:)
Sarah
So easy to make and absolutely delicious!!
Rebecca Brown
I've made these red velvet Oreo cookies two years in a row, and they remain a family favorite! The red hue is a vibrant addition to a cookie tray making them a festive holiday treat. They're a big cookie, and they couldn't get any better! Truly like a red velvet cake but in a cookie form.
Andrea Hall
a delicious red velvet treat! doubled the recipe thinking they would be small, I guess since the “oreo” name. They are a good size cookie sandwich. A festive addition to my holiday cookie boxes !
Jenna Rogers
Holy smokes! These are so good! Made them tonight and they are perfect!! Great recipe!!
Maribeth Reimer
Uhmmmm…. These are so good! Maybe my favorites! Easy to make . I put them in the fridge overnight so they were good and cold. My sugar didn’t show up as good as Brooke’s did but that is no big deal! They taste awesome. Adding to my Christmas sweet board with the Cinnamon Shortbread and choc peppermint crinkle cookies!
Rhoda Meza
These cookies are delicious, I will definitely be making them again
Laura Sloan
These are absolutely delicious and the color is perfect for a Christmas cookie plate!
Eman Najmeddine
Loved these! Looked super pretty on the dessert table at my family dinner. I made them a bit bigger and they still turned out great!
Rhoda Meza
These are the best cookie you'll make,I think I made the recipe 4 or 5 times during December, they were a huge hit
Talia Bowyer
Red Velvet is a favorite at our house and so we had to try these. We loved them so much! They are so soft and chewy and the cream cheese filling is perfect. My daughter woke up every morning asking for a cookie for her breakfast.
Bailey
better than any version I've tried of these at a restaurant or bakery! so good!