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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Deliciously Soft Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches for Spring

These Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful spring treat, featuring soft cookies and rich vanilla buttercream filling.
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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: 180
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
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 drop Gel Food Coloring Pastel shades
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream Adjusts consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, adding milk until a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide dough, add gel food coloring to portions and knead until blended.
  7. Roll dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the tray for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Beat softened butter for filling until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
  11. Spread or pipe buttercream onto one cookie and top with another, then let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for best results. Be careful not to overmix the dough to maintain tenderness.

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