Homemade Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
Delightful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches filled with creamy goodness, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (pastel colors)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into portions and tint each portion with different pastel food coloring.
- Roll the colored dough into small balls and place them on the lined baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto half of the cookies and sandwich them with the remaining cookies.
Notes
You can use gluten-free flour as a substitute. Choose high-quality butter for the best flavor. Gel food coloring helps achieve vibrant colors without changing the texture. Feel free to add sprinkles to the filling for extra fun!