Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting Recipe
Delight in these festive and buttery Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies, filled with a creamy frosting and bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any time of year, these cookies offer a tender crumb and a visually joyful appearance that kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings (9 sandwich cookies) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting Filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Shortbread Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until the dough comes together. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk or heavy cream a tablespoon at a time to achieve a spreadable consistency. Stir in vanilla extract and beat frosting until light and fluffy.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie. Sandwich with another cookie, flat side down, pressing lightly to secure. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- Ensure the cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute rainbow sprinkles for other types of sprinkles or finely chopped nuts.
- For a firmer frosting, refrigerate the frosting for 15 minutes before assembling.
- Store sandwich cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For crunchier cookies, bake a couple minutes longer but monitor carefully to avoid burning.
Keywords: Funfetti cookies, shortbread, sandwich cookies, frosting, rainbow sprinkles, buttery cookies, festive dessert
