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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

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These pastel sugar cookie sandwiches are delightful treats featuring soft, colorful sugar cookies paired with a rich and creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for festive occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these sandwiches are as beautiful as they are delicious.

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed. The dough will be thick but soft. Stir in the milk until fully mixed.
  4. Color the Dough: Divide the dough into five equal portions. Add gel food coloring to each portion to create pastel pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple doughs. Knead each until the color is evenly distributed.
  5. Shape and Bake: Using about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll into smooth balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops have slight cracks but are not browned. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the Vanilla Filling: Beat the softened butter in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream or milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the filling is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust the texture by adding more cream if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  7. Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: Pair cooled cookies of similar size. Spread a generous amount of vanilla filling onto one cookie’s flat side using a piping bag or spoon, then sandwich with the second cookie. Press gently to distribute the filling evenly.
  8. Set Before Serving: Let the assembled cookie sandwiches rest for about 10 minutes so the filling can firm up slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with milk in the filling to reduce richness.
  • Use gel food coloring sparingly to achieve pastel hues without altering the dough’s consistency.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before adding filling to prevent melting.
  • Store assembled cookie sandwiches in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For sturdier cookies, chill the dough briefly before shaping and baking.

Keywords: sugar cookie sandwiches, pastel cookies, vanilla filling, colorful cookies, dessert sandwich

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