Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Mix in the egg and food coloring.
3. 3
   Mix until well combined. Slowly add in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until well combined. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Scoop dough out in to 1-1 1/2 Tbsp balls and place 3 inches apart on your baking sheet.
4. 4
   Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes and cool completely on a wire rack. Using an electric mixer, whip together butter and shortening until fluffy and smooth.
5. 5
   Add in hot water, extract and slowly the powdered sugar. Whip until smooth. Match cookies up in to pairs and sandwich together with filling. Enjoy!