Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

why make this recipe

Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches look pretty and taste sweet. They are soft, colorful, and fun to make with kids. If you like soft holiday cookies, try a similar easy idea like this Crumbl-style Christmas sugar cookies for more cookie ideas.

introduction

These cookie sandwiches use a simple sugar cookie dough dyed in soft pastel colors. You bake small cookies, let them cool, and spread creamy filling between two cookies. The result is a light, sweet sandwich that fits parties, spring days, or any casual treat.

how to make Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Make the dough, split it, color each piece, bake, cool, and fill. Work in small batches if you color many shades. For a different creamy center idea, you can check a rich filling guide like the sugar cookie cheesecake recipe for inspiration on flavor and texture.

Ingredients :

• 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 white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring (various pastel colors)
• 1 cup creamy filling (like buttercream or frosting)

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the dough and mix in different food colors to create pastel shades.
6. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
8. Let cool on wire racks.
9. Once cool, spread creamy filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
10. Enjoy your pastel sugar cookie sandwiches!

how to serve Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Serve them on a platter at a party or pack them in a box for gifts. They look nice with tea, coffee, or milk. You can pair them with small candies or simple fruit for a pretty plate. For another fun cookie treat idea, try a sweet mix like the valentine sugar cookie fudge.

how to store Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Place cookies in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for 2–3 days. If you use a cream filling that needs cold storage, keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies without filling, then thaw and fill before serving.

tips to make Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

• Use gel food coloring for soft pastel tones without thinning the dough.
• Chill dough 15–30 minutes if it feels too soft before shaping.
• Bake the cookies until the edges just turn gold to keep them soft.
• Let cookies cool fully before adding filling so it does not melt.
• Press cookies gently when sandwiching to spread filling evenly.

variation (if any)

• Use different fillings: chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or lemon curd.
• Add sprinkles to the edges of the filling for a fun look.
• Make shapes with small cookie cutters for themed parties.
• Add extract variations like lemon or coconut for new flavors.

FAQs

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. Wrap dough in plastic and chill in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Q: Can I use powdered sugar in the filling?
A: Yes. Powdered sugar is common in buttercream. Mix it with butter and a little milk to get the right texture.

Q: How do I keep the colors pastel and not bright?
A: Use just a drop or two of gel color. Mix until you reach a soft shade. You can add more if you want stronger color.

Q: Can I bake larger cookies and use more filling?
A: Yes. Increase bake time a few minutes for larger cookies and watch the edges for light gold color.

Conclusion

For the original version and more notes on these cookies, see Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches (Easy Easter Dessert Idea).

Pastel Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

These colorful cookie sandwiches are soft, sweet, and perfect for parties or casual treats. Easy to make with kids, they are filled with creamy goodness that makes them irresistible.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 24 pieces

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Baking

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cookie dough

• 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 white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring (various pastel colors)

For the filling

• 1 cup creamy filling (like buttercream or frosting)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the dough and mix in different food colors to create pastel shades.

Baking

1. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
3. Let cool on wire racks.

Filling and Serving

1. Once cool, spread creamy filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
2. Enjoy your pastel sugar cookie sandwiches!

Notes

Chill dough for 15–30 minutes if it feels too soft before shaping. Use gel food coloring for soft pastel tones without thinning the dough. Let cookies cool fully before adding filling.