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Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

Irresistibly Soft Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Creamy Delight

These Sugar Cookie Sandwiches combine melt-in-your-mouth textures with a creamy filling, creating a nostalgic dessert that's sure to delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange or Lemon Zest Omit if not desired; can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used—reduce added salt accordingly.
  • 1 Large Egg Egg replacer can be used for egg allergies.
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 drop Gel Food Coloring Skip for a traditional appearance.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract No substitutes needed unless flavor variations preferred.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Alternative: gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt Essential for flavor; omit for salt-free diets.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone or ricotta may be used.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream or Milk Omit for thicker frosting.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar None, unless needing to adjust thickness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine granulated sugar with citrus zest in a mixing bowl, massaging the zest into the sugar for aroma.
  3. Cream together softened unsalted butter and zest-infused sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate one large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Slowly add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt, mixing just until combined.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion 1.5 tablespoons of dough, rolling them in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until edges set and centers are slightly soft. Cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet.
  8. While cooling, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and citrus zest.
  9. Once cooled, pipe cream cheese frosting onto one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing dry ingredients to prevent tough cookies. Store unfilled cookies at room temperature, filled cookies in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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