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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

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These Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches are delightful treats featuring soft, buttery sugar cookies tinted in pastel colors and filled with a creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any festive occasion, these cookies combine classic flavors with a fun, colorful twist.

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. Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into five portions. Add gel food coloring to each portion — pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Knead each portion gently until the color is evenly distributed.
  3. Chill the Dough: Wrap each colored dough portion separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
  4. Shape and Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out each colored dough portion on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Vanilla Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating continuously. Add the heavy cream or milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  6. Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: Once cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of vanilla filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  7. Serve and Store: Arrange cookie sandwiches on a plate. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

  • Using gel food coloring prevents the dough from becoming too wet compared to liquid colors.
  • Be careful not to overbake cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before filling to avoid melting the filling.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with milk, but heavy cream makes the filling richer and creamier.
  • These cookies can be decorated further with sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive look.

Keywords: sugar cookie sandwiches, pastel cookies, vanilla filling, colorful cookies, party cookies, festive desserts

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