Just five simple ingredients are combined to create soft, tender cookies and then paired with tangy cream cheese frosting. Thesered velvet sandwich cookiesare easy to make and the perfect sweet treat!

red velvet whoopee pies in a small pile on the counter.

Red velvet sandwich cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion!We love to make these around Valentine’s Dayor Christmas to have a festive red dessert, but you can make them any time of the year. Using a cake mix to make the cookies means this recipe is very simple and does not take much time at all!

All you have to do is mix the ingredients together, bake, let them cool, then sandwich some cream cheese frosting in the middle of two cookies. Altogether it takes only about 40 minutes to prepare these delicious cookie sandwiches. The cookies are soft and tender with bits of chocolate, which balances the bright and tangy cream cheese frosting. This recipe is a must-try!

red velvet whoopee pies in a small stack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll only need a few ingredients and the recipe is very easy to follow.
The sandwiches are not overly sweet, but will definitely satisfy a sweet tooth craving!
The cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the cookies.

Recipe Ingredients

portion bowls each with raw ingredients to make red velvet whoopee pies.

Red velvet Cake Mix—To make this recipe delicious, easy, and hassle-free.
Instant Pudding Mix—White chocolate.
Sour Cream—This will keep the cookies moist and the crumb tender.
Eggs—To bind all of the ingredients together.
Mini Chocolate Chips—Dark, semi-sweet, or milk all work great.
Cream Cheese Frosting—Feel free to use your favorite brand or make your own!

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

clear mixing bowl in the process of making red velvet whoopee pies.

Step #1.Preheat the oven. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and dry pudding mix.

Step #2.Add the sour cream and eggs. Mix well.

red velvet whoopee pie dough balls laid out on a baking dish.

Step #3.Fold in the chocolate chips and until just combined.

Step #4.Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

red velvet whoopee pies with frosting on half.

Step #5.Bake your cookies and then allow them to cool before spreading frosting onto the bottom of one cookie

Step #6.Stick it to another cookie to make a sandwich. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to make the cake mix according to the directions?

Nope! In this recipe you will just need the powdered mix. Instead of making a cake batter, we will be making a dough to bake into cookies. Since cookies are more sturdy and have a solid shape when baked, this will ensure that the two sides of the sandwich will hold up and stick together well. The recipe calls for the sour cream, pudding mix, and eggs to mix with the cake mix and make the dough for the cookies!

What is the purpose of the sour cream?

The sour cream helps the cookie dough to be thick rather than runny, and allows it to hold its shape when scooped onto the baking sheet. Once the cookies are baked, the sour cream gives them a bright flavor and soft, tender crumb that you couldn’t get otherwise! It is a very important ingredient, so if possible, don’t skip or substitute it.

How can I easily spread the frosting?

You can scoop the frosting into a piping bag and then pipe a small layer onto one of the cookies, and then use another cookie to make the sandwich. Alternatively, you can use a knife or spatula to spread the frosting onto the cookie. Try to ensure that the layer of frosting is even, whether you like more or less. It’s up to you how thick you want the frosting!

Why is my frosting not sticking to the cookies?

There are two reasons your frosting might not stick. First, if your frosting is too thin it will not stick as well. You want the frosting to be thick enough to stick to the cookies and hold its shape in the middle of the sandwich. The other reason could be if you try to frost the cookies while they are still warm. This will cause the frosting to melt and not stick, so wait until they are completely cooled before you frost!

red velvet whoopee pies in a circle on a round white plate.

How to Store Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

If you have leftover red velvet cookies, you will need to store them in the fridge due to the cream cheese frosting. Place the sandwich cookies in an airtight container and they will stay fresh for up to 5 days. You can let them come to room temperature before eating, or enjoy them chilled!

Expert Tips

You can use your favorite homemade cream cheese frosting,or to save time you can use store-bought frosting! Both will work great.
Mini chocolate chips are the way to go. The bigger ones are a bit too large and hard for these soft cookies! Plus, mini chocolate chips give you better chocolate distribution throughout your cookies.
Feel free to make the cookies as big or as small as you’d like! We sometimes make mini sandwiches for big crowds, which is so fun.
If you are not a fan of white chocolate then you can also use vanilla pudding mix.
It is important to give your cookies time to cool down.If they are too warm when you frost them then the sandwiches will not hold their shape.