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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

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Soft pastel-tinted sugar cookies sandwiched with a creamy vanilla filling. These colorful, festive treats are perfect for spring celebrations, holidays, or parties.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons milk

Gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, then stir in milk to form dough.
  4. Divide dough into portions and tint each with pastel gel food coloring.
  5. Roll dough into small balls, place on baking sheets, and bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool completely.
  6. For filling, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie of the same color.

Notes

Bake just until edges are set for soft cookies.

Gel food coloring gives vibrant pastel shades without thinning the dough.

Flavor filling with almond extract, lemon zest, or roll cookie dough in sanding sugar for extra sparkle.

Match colors to holidays or events for a festive touch.

Cookies can be frozen up to 2 months; thaw before serving.

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