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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Bursting with Spring Joy

Delightful Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches filled with creamy vanilla buttercream, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 tablespoon Gel Food Coloring Gel-based to maintain consistency
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream Adjust based on desired consistency

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour in the milk and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  7. Divide dough into portions and add gel food coloring to achieve desired pastel shades.
  8. Shape dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Beat softened butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream.
  12. Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of one cookie and top with another to make a sandwich.
  13. Let the assembled sandwiches rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Mix gently to avoid overmixing dough. Consider chilling if sticky. Cool cookies completely before filling.

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