Easy Sandwich Sugar Cookies with Easy Vanilla Filling

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If you love easy desserts that are fun to make, colorful, and perfect for sharing, then these Easy Sandwich Sugar Cookies with Easy Vanilla Filling will become one of your favorite recipes. Soft and chewy sugar cookies are sandwiched with a creamy vanilla frosting that melts in your mouth. They look like bakery-style treats but are simple enough to make at home.

These sandwich cookies are great for birthdays, holidays, parties, or anytime you want a sweet treat that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy. The vanilla filling is smooth, not too sweet, and balances the buttery cookies perfectly. Kids and adults alike will love them.

Why You’ll Love Sandwich Sugar Cookies

• Simple ingredients you already have in your pantry
• Soft, chewy cookies that stay fresh for days
• Smooth vanilla filling that complements the cookies
• Perfect for customizing with sprinkles, colors, or seasonal themes
• Great for make-ahead desserts, potlucks, and gifts

Ingredients

For the sugar cookies

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

For the vanilla filling

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional add-ins

• Food coloring for tinted filling
• Sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Make the cookie dough

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and milk. Mix until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Step 2 – Chill the dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilled dough is easier to roll and helps cookies hold their shape while baking.

Step 3 – Bake the cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round or shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4 – Make the filling

In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla extract and cream or milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more sugar (thicker) or milk (softer).

Step 5 – Assemble the sandwich cookies

Spread or pipe a layer of vanilla filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Place another cookie on top, pressing gently to form a sandwich. Decorate the edges with sprinkles if desired.

Pro Tips for Success

• Chill the dough for the best shape and texture
• Don’t overbake – remove cookies as soon as the edges start to turn golden
• Use a piping bag for neat and professional filling
• Add food coloring to the filling for themed occasions
• Roll the edges in sprinkles for extra fun presentation

Flavor Variations

• Chocolate filling – Replace vanilla with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Strawberry cream – Add 1 tablespoon strawberry jam to the filling
• Lemon zest – Mix lemon zest into the cookie dough for a citrusy twist
• Funfetti version – Fold rainbow sprinkles into the dough before baking
• Holiday theme – Tint filling with red and green for Christmas, or pastel shades for Easter

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with milk or hot chocolate for an after-school treat
• Serve on a cookie platter for birthdays or celebrations
• Wrap in clear bags with ribbon for edible gifts
• Place on dessert tables at baby showers or weddings

Storage and Freezing Instructions

At room temperature – Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
In the fridge – Keeps for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving
Freezing – Freeze plain cookies (without filling) for up to 2 months. Thaw and fill before serving

Nutrition Facts (per sandwich cookie – based on 16 servings)

(Values are approximate and may vary depending on portion size and ingredients.)

FAQ

Final Thoughts

These Easy Sandwich Sugar Cookies with Easy Vanilla Filling are the ultimate fun dessert. They’re colorful, customizable, and simple enough for beginners while still looking bakery-worthy. Whether you make them for holidays, birthdays, or just as a sweet family treat, they’ll bring smiles every time.

Easy Sandwich Sugar Cookies with Easy Vanilla Filling

Soft and chewy sugar cookies are sandwiched with a creamy vanilla frosting that melts in your mouth. These colorful, bakery-style treats are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or sweet everyday moments.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 16 sandwich cookies

Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

  

Sugar Cookies

• 310 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 170 g unsalted butter, softened
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 30 ml milk

Vanilla Filling

• 113 g unsalted butter, softened
• 240 g powdered sugar
• 30 ml heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

• as desired food coloring for tinted filling
• as desired sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration

Instructions

 

• Step 1 – Make the cookie dough
  Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and milk. Mix until combined. Gradually stir in dry ingredients to form dough.
• Step 2 – Chill the dough
  Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Step 3 – Bake the cookies
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
• Step 4 – Make the filling
  Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream or milk. Beat until fluffy. Tint with food coloring if desired.
• Step 5 – Assemble the sandwich cookies
  Spread or pipe vanilla filling onto one cookie. Top with another cookie and press gently. Roll edges in sprinkles if using.

Notes

Chill the dough for best shape and texture. Don’t overbake — edges should just begin to color. Use food coloring and sprinkles for seasonal variations. Let filled cookies rest for an hour to set filling if transporting or gifting.

Variations:
• Chocolate – add cocoa to filling
• Strawberry – add jam to filling
• Lemon – mix zest into dough
• Funfetti – add sprinkles to dough
• Holiday themes – color filling to match the occasion

Serving Ideas:
Pair with milk or cocoa. Serve on dessert platters. Wrap individually for gifts.

Storage:
Room temp: 3 days. Fridge: 1 week. Freeze cookies (unfilled): 2 months.

Keyword easy dessert, holiday cookies, sandwich cookies, sugar cookies, vanilla filling

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