Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches (Printable View)
Delicate sugar cookies with colorful pastel buttercream filling, ideal for spring gatherings and tea time.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Pastel Buttercream Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
10 - 1 ½ tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt
13 - Pastel gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue, or purple)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to ¼ inch thickness. Cut rounds using 2-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges barely begin to golden. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy consistency is achieved.
10 - Divide buttercream into small bowls and tint each with different pastel food coloring gel.
11 - Spread or pipe generous layer of buttercream onto flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
12 - Allow assembled cookies to set for 20 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These cookies look like they came from a fancy bakery but are actually quite approachable to make at home
- The pastel buttercream makes everything feel like a celebration, no special occasion required
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- Cold dough is absolutely crucial here, otherwise your cookies will spread too much and lose their perfect round shape
- Letting the cookies cool completely before filling prevents the buttercream from melting and sliding off
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- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly golden cookies
- Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for the most consistent results every time