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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches: Spring’s Colorful Delight

Delightful Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches are colorful treats perfect for Easter and spring gatherings, with a buttery texture and creamy vanilla buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt kosher recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy alternative
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring for pastel colors
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream to adjust texture
  • a pinch Salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Slowly add milk to achieve a soft dough consistency.
  7. Divide the dough and add gel food coloring to create desired pastel hues.
  8. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  10. Prepare the buttercream filling by creaming softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
  11. Once cooled, pair cookies and fill with buttercream, then assemble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for 1 week. Freezing is also an option for up to 3 months.

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