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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

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Delight in these colorful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches bursting with a soft vanilla filling. Soft, lightly sweetened sugar cookies tinted with pastel shades come together to form charming, delicious sandwich treats perfect for celebrations, tea time, or gifting.

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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Make the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined, creating a smooth base for the dough.
  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 the wet mixture, mixing on low speed to avoid overworking the dough. Add the milk last and mix until everything is fully incorporated, yielding a thick but soft dough.
  4. Color the dough: Divide the dough evenly into five portions. Using gel food coloring, tint each portion a different pastel color — pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Knead each portion gently until the color is evenly distributed.
  5. Shape and bake: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into smooth balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookie edges are set and tops appear slightly cracked but not browned. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the vanilla filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating the filling until it is 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 completely cooled, pair cookies of similar size. Using a piping bag or spoon, spread a generous amount of vanilla filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with the matching cookie and press gently to evenly spread the filling and create a sandwich.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring to achieve vibrant pastel hues without affecting dough consistency.
  • Do not overbake cookies; they should be just set and lightly cracked on top.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
  • Adjust filling thickness by varying powdered sugar and cream amounts for perfect spreadability.
  • Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use a plant-based milk or cream.

Keywords: pastel sugar cookie sandwiches, vanilla filling, colorful sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies, baked cookie sandwiches, festive cookies

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