Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
For the Cream Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Form dough: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely.
- Prepare filling: Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another.
- Serve & enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 sandwich cookies
- Calories: 220 kcal per cookie
