Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 stick Butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped, optional
• 1 lb cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks Butter, room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar