Soft Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Homemade Buttercream and Sprinkles
These Sugar Cookie Sandwiches feature soft homemade sugar cookies filled with creamy vanilla almond buttercream and rolled in colorful sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, parties, and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp milk
For the Vanilla Almond Buttercream
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
For Decorating
- 3/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
How to Make the Sugar Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the salt, baking powder, and flour. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
- Add the milk and continue mixing until fully combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
How to Make the Buttercream Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, followed by the milk, until the buttercream becomes smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe buttercream onto the bottom of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top and gently press together until the buttercream reaches the edges.
- Pour the sprinkles into a shallow bowl.
- Roll the edges of each cookie sandwich in the sprinkles so they stick to the buttercream.
- Serve and enjoy!