Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches (Printable)

Buttery sugar cookies with colorful pastel buttercream filling, perfect for spring celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sugar Cookies

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Pastel Buttercream Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
10 - 2 tbsp milk
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Gel food coloring in pastel shades

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined and dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
08 - Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
10 - Divide buttercream into small bowls. Tint each portion with different pastel gel food coloring.
11 - Spread or pipe colored buttercream onto half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery sugar cookies melt in your mouth while the pastel buttercream adds the perfect sweet contrast
  • They look like something from a fancy bakery but come together with ingredients you already have
  • The colors are completely customizable for any season or celebration
02 -
  • Dont skip the chilling step or the cookies will spread too much and lose their perfect round shape
  • Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking and keep the thickness even
  • Gel food coloring is essential because liquid colors will make the buttercream too thin to hold its shape
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough before rolling for perfectly uniform sandwich cookies
  • For extra flair, gently press sprinkles into the exposed buttercream edges before the frosting sets

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