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Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting

Buttery funfetti shortbread cookies sandwiched with smooth vanilla frosting for a festive, bakery-style dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
  3. Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in sprinkles.
  4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll dough, cut cookies, and place on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 12–15 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
  8. Sandwich cookies with frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use jimmies for best color retention and chill dough for clean edges.

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