Description
These delightful Sandwich Sugar Cookies are a colorful and fun treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, buttery cookies are tinted with vibrant gel food coloring and sandwiched together with a sweet, creamy vanilla filling. With a crisp edge and tender center, these cookies are both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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, purple)
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, incorporating air for a lighter dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for even distribution before gradually adding them to the wet mixture.
- Add Milk and Mix: Pour in the milk and mix until all ingredients are fully integrated into a soft dough.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough into portions and tint each with different gel food coloring to create a rainbow assortment of cookies.
- Form Cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized balls of colored dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and tops show slight cracks, indicating doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent melting or deforming the filling.
- Prepare Filling: Beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the filling evenly between pairs of matching cookie sizes, gently pressing together, then let them set for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to firm up.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the creamiest dough and filling.
- Use gel food coloring to avoid altering dough consistency with liquid colors.
- Do not overbake cookies to keep them soft and tender inside.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.
