Name: Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 (in pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple); ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling); 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling); Pinch of salt (for filling)

Description

Delightful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches, perfect for any occasion, bursting with colors and flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

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 (in pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Pinch of salt (for filling)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
Mix in the milk until just combined.
Divide the dough into five portions and tint with gel food coloring.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but tops are still soft; cool on wire rack.
For the filling, beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until fluffy.
Pair cookies by size, spread filling on one cookie, top with another, and press gently.
Let assembled sandwiches rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 220
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, pastel cookies, festive treats