Description
Delight in these classic Sandwich Sugar Cookies with a luscious homemade vanilla filling. Soft, buttery cookies rolled in sugar and baked to a light golden perfection, then sandwiched with a creamy, sweet vanilla buttercream. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Additional sugar for rolling
Vanilla Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, which helps create a light texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg thoroughly, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if you choose to use it, adding depth to the flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until the dough is well combined and smooth.
- Shape and Sugar the Dough: Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll each in additional granulated sugar. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Vanilla Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Flavor and Cream: Mix in the vanilla extract and add heavy cream gradually to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency for the filling.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of vanilla filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top it with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- For almond flavor, adding almond extract is optional but provides a nice complementary note to vanilla.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before sandwiching to prevent filling from melting.
- Store assembled sandwich cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can customize the filling by adding food coloring or different flavor extracts for variety.
- Rolling cookie dough balls in sugar before baking adds a nice crispy texture and sparkle.
