Frosted Sandwich Cookies
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.
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