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Frosted Sandwich Cookies

Tender sugared butter wafer cookies are baked until delicate, cooled, and sandwiched with smooth vanilla cream frosting.

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
  • optional Food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Scrape bowl as needed.
  • Slowly add flour, then cream, mixing just until dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment. Place sugar in a small bowl.
  • Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Press tops into sugar and place on sheets.
  • Prick tops of cookies with a fork. Bake 7–9 minutes until just set. Cool completely.
  • For frosting: beat butter and salt until fluffy (3–5 min). Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until spreadable.
  • Divide frosting and color if desired. Spread on bottom of one cookie, sandwich with another. Repeat.

Notes

Use festive food coloring for holidays or themed events. Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookiesCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 36.3gProtein: 1.8gFat: 18.5gSaturated Fat: 10.9gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 38mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 15.6g