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Creamy Ultimate Sandwich Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Delight

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These creamy ultimate sandwich cookies combine buttery crispness with a rich, luscious creamy filling, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll and cut cookies: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking.
  9. Cool completely: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let cool fully before filling.
  10. Prepare the filling: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
  11. Assemble the sandwich cookies: Pair cookies of similar size. Spread or pipe about a tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then gently press the matching cookie on top.
  12. Chill before serving: Chill assembled cookies for 15-20 minutes to let the filling firm up.

Notes

Chilling the dough and assembled cookies is key for perfect texture and ease of handling. Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. If dough is sticky, chill longer before rolling. Use a piping bag for neat filling application. Dough can be refrigerated up to 48 hours before baking. Cookies store well at room temperature for 3 days or can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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