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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe
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Delightful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches featuring soft, buttery sugar cookies tinted in springtime colors and filled with a creamy vanilla frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings, these sandwich cookies combine tender texture and sweet vanilla filling for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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For the Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple)

For the Vanilla Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.
  3. Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough evenly into five portions. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each portion (pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple) and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Chill Dough: Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape Cookies: Roll each dough portion into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and gently flatten with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Vanilla Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Assemble Sandwiches: Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a generous amount of vanilla filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  10. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking for a cleaner shape.
  • Cookies can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and heavy cream with coconut cream.
  • If you prefer a firmer filling, refrigerate the assembled sandwiches for 30 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: pastel sugar cookies, sugar cookie sandwiches, vanilla filling, spring cookies, colorful cookies, soft sugar cookies

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