Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting! These delightful treats are perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. With a soft, buttery texture and vibrant sprinkles, each cookie is a mini party in your mouth. Filled with creamy buttercream frosting, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, these cookies will quickly become your go-to dessert for brightening up any day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 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 tsp Almond Extract
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Funfetti sprinkles
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and extracts; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk the dry ingredients and gradually combine them with the wet mixture. Fold in funfetti sprinkles.
- Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and slowly add powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, sandwich them with buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg