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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Delightful Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches for Spring Celebrations

These delightful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches are perfect for spring celebrations, combining vibrant colors and a creamy filling for a tasty treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk can use almond milk
  • a few drops Gel Food Coloring (Pastel Shades)
For the Dreamy Buttercream Filling
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream non-dairy options work
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for filling)
  • a pinch Pinch of Salt (for filling)

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt before gradually combining with the wet mixture.
  5. Incorporate milk into the dough until smooth and slightly sticky.
  6. Divide the dough and tint with different shades of gel food coloring.
  7. Roll teaspoon-sized balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers look soft, then cool for 2 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the buttercream by beating softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  10. Spread or pipe buttercream onto the flat side of one cooled cookie, then top with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. Can refrigerate for longer freshness.

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