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Sugar Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sandwiches (24 cookies)

Description

These Sugar Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are delightful soft and chewy cookies baked to golden perfection, then sandwiched together with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or special occasions, these cookies combine a classic sugar cookie base with a rich, creamy frosting, finished with a sprinkle of sparkling sugar for a festive touch.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Sparkling Sugar, for sprinkling

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl halfway through mixing.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and continue beating for 1 minute more until fully combined.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Take care not to overmix to maintain a tender dough.
  4. Chill Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and develop flavor.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line light-colored baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent burning and ensure even baking.
  6. Shape Cookies and Bake: Roll chilled dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft and chewy. Immediately sprinkle sparkling sugar on top once removed from oven. Allow cookies to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and cream cheese together for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, then beat for an additional 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  8. Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie flat side down. Press gently until frosting reaches the edges, creating a sandwich.
  9. Optional Piping Method: For a neat finish, spoon frosting into a piping bag and pipe a swirl on the cookie’s flat side, leaving a border. When topped with the second cookie and pressed gently, the frosting will spread evenly to the edges.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
  • Chilling the dough is essential for workable and flavorful cookies.
  • Use light-colored baking sheets to prevent cookie bottoms from burning.
  • For a polished look, use a piping bag to fill the cookies with frosting.
  • Store assembled sandwich cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Let frozen cookies thaw and come to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/sugar-sandwich-cookies-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/