Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe
These Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches are delightful and colorful treats perfect for any celebration. Soft, buttery sugar cookies are tinted in pastel shades and sandwiched with a creamy vanilla filling, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Easy to make from scratch, these cookies provide a fun way to indulge your sweet tooth with classic flavors and a vibrant twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 30 cookie sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. The dough will be thick but soft. Add the milk and mix until combined.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough into five portions. Using gel food coloring, tint each portion a different pastel color. Knead the coloring into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll it into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked but not browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Vanilla Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the mixture is fluffy and spreadable. Adjust consistency by adding more cream if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: Once the cookies are completely cool, match them into pairs of similar sizes. Using a piping bag or a spoon, spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Place a second cookie on top and press gently to spread the filling evenly.
- Set Before Serving: Let the cookie sandwiches sit for about 10 minutes to allow the filling to firm up slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel colors without altering the dough consistency.
- Ensure cookies cool completely before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- The filling consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar or cream depending on your preference.
- Store assembled cookie sandwiches in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For firmer cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but avoid browning to keep them soft.
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