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A plate of homemade cream wafer cookies in pastel colors like pink, yellow, and green

Colorful Cream Sandwich Cookies

Emily
These pastel-colored cream sandwich cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for tea parties, celebrations, or as a charming dessert. Made with buttery cookies and a sweet, creamy filling, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Food coloring assorted pastel shades
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for filling
  • 2 tablespoons milk for filling

Instructions
 

Make the Cookie Dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until a dough forms. Divide the dough into separate portions and add food coloring to each, mixing until the color is uniform.

Shape and Bake:

  • Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a smooth filling.

Assemble the Cookies:

  • Spread a small amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Serve:

  • Serve the colorful sandwich cookies at room temperature and enjoy.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Customization: Add different flavors to the filling, like lemon zest or almond extract.
  • Decoration: Dust with powdered sugar or add sprinkles for extra flair.