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Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Delightful pastel sugar cookie sandwiches filled with creamy goodness, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • as needed Pastel food coloring For coloring the dough
For the Filling
  • as desired Frosting or filling of your choice Options include cream cheese frosting, buttercream, or fruity jams.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Divide the dough into separate bowls and add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each. Mix until you achieve your desired hues.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Baking and Assembly
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until they are slightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.
  2. Once cooled, spread your favorite frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another, creating a delightful sandwich.
  3. Enjoy your colorful creations!

Notes

Don’t overmix the dough and chill it if too soft. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.