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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Vanilla Filling Recipe

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Delightfully colorful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches filled with a creamy vanilla frosting. These soft, tender cookies are infused with vanilla and tinted in charming pastel colors, making them perfect for celebrations or an elegant treat. The sweet vanilla filling provides a smooth contrast, creating a classic sandwich cookie that’s both visually appealing and 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking, then set it aside.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to your wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. The dough will be thick but soft. Add the milk and mix just until everything is incorporated.
  4. Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into five portions. Add gel food coloring to each portion to create pastel pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple doughs. Knead the coloring into the dough until it’s evenly distributed and the colors are uniform.
  5. Shape and Bake: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll into smooth balls. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart so they have room to spread. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have slight cracks but are not browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the Vanilla Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating. Mix in the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the filling becomes fluffy and spreadable. Adjust consistency by adding more cream if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  7. Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: Once the cookies have completely cooled, pair them by similar size. Using a piping bag or spoon, spread a generous amount of vanilla filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with a second cookie. Press gently to evenly distribute the filling.
  8. Set Before Serving: Allow the assembled cookie sandwiches to rest for about 10 minutes so the filling firms up slightly, which makes them easier to handle and enhances the texture.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel colors without altering dough consistency.
  • Make sure cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
  • Store cookie sandwiches in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute milk with heavy cream for a richer filling texture.
  • For even baking, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots.

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