Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional for a richer chocolate flavor)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 115g unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional for a moister texture)

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 tablespoon red food coloring

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 package of Oreos (optional, you can place the Oreo filling inside the cookies)

For the Cream Filling:

• 150g cream cheese (room temperature)

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

• Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.

• Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing well.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until smooth dough forms.

2. Shape and Bake the Cookies:

• Scoop out walnut-sized portions of the dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.

• Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. The edges of the cookies should be firm, but the center will remain slightly soft.

• Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool.

3. Prepare the Cream Filling:

• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

• Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.

• Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

4. Assemble the Cookies:

• Once the cookies have cooled, spread the cream filling onto one cookie and sandwich it with another to form a sandwich, similar to an Oreo.

5. Serve:

• Serve the red velvet Oreo cookies once they have cooled completely.

• Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or add extra red food coloring for decoration.

Enjoy your Red Velvet Oreo Cookies! They’re a perfect treat for any occasion, combining the rich flavor of red velvet with the classic Oreo filling.