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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

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Delightfully colorful Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches featuring soft, pastel-hued sugar cookies paired with a creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, these easy-to-make cookie sandwiches combine a tender, fluffy cookie base with a rich, smooth buttercream, creating a nostalgic and visually appealing treat.

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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well incorporated.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed. Expect a thick but soft dough. Add the milk and mix until fully combined.
  4. Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into five portions. Tint each portion with a different pastel gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple), kneading each until the color is uniformly distributed.
  5. Shape and Bake: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into smooth balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops have slight cracks but no browning. Let the cookies 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, then mix in the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the filling is fluffy and easily spreadable. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if too thick or additional powdered sugar if too thin.
  7. Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: Once the cookies are fully cooled, pair them by similar size. Using a piping bag or a spoon, spread a generous amount of the vanilla filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with the matched cookie on top. Press gently to evenly distribute the filling.
  8. Set Before Serving: Allow the cookie sandwiches to rest for about 10 minutes to let the filling firm up slightly, enhancing the texture and making them easier to handle.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pastel colors without altering the dough texture.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
  • Filling consistency can be adjusted based on preference for thicker or creamier texture.
  • Store assembled cookie sandwiches in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For variation, consider adding almond extract to the filling for a different flavor profile.

Keywords: pastel sugar cookies, cookie sandwiches, vanilla filling, colorful cookies, party treats, soft sugar cookies

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