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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

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Delight in these charming Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches, featuring soft, buttery sugar cookies tinted in lovely pastel shades and filled with a creamy, sweet buttercream filling. Perfect for festive occasions or a delightful treat, each sandwich offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (pastel shades)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (pastel shades)

Substitutions:

  • Flour: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Butter: Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Sugar: Substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two parts.
  2. Color the Dough: Add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each portion of dough, mixing until the desired shade is achieved. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one portion of dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets with space in between. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool for 15 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
  4. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Divide the filling into two parts and color each with pastel food coloring to match cookies.
  5. Assemble the Sandwiches: Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie and press gently to sandwich. Repeat for all cookies.

Notes

  • For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Dairy-free option: replace butter with coconut oil in both cookies and filling.
  • For a healthier sugar option, use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Make sure cookies are fully cooled before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
  • Store assembled cookie sandwiches in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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