Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting
Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting are a delightful and colorful treat that adds a festive touch to any occasion. These soft, buttery cookies are packed with vibrant sprinkles and sandwiched around a creamy buttercream frosting, making them perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as an indulgent snack. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can whip up these eye-catching delights in no time. Impress your guests or enjoy them yourself—these cookies are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup funfetti sprinkles
- For frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in funfetti sprinkles gently until mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, mix softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cookies cool completely, sandwich frosting between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg