Funfetti Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
Whoever said that sprinkles are just for kids was mistaken. These fun cookies are a favorite amongst friends and family. The soft and sugary crust makes them impossible to resist. I find myself hiding the cookies from everyone every time I make this recipe.
They are delicious on their own, but so much better with the buttercream.
You can fill the cookies with sprinkles, jelly, marshmallow fluff, or even white chocolate ganache—such a fun project to do with your kids, at birthday parties, work, or family events.
For these cookie sandwiches, I used a medium star-shaped piping tip. I also colored half of the buttercream with pink gel food coloring then filled the piping bag with half pink and half white buttercream; This will give each cookie a delicate swirl color.
Go ahead and pipe the buttercream unto the edge of the cookies, then proceed to fill the center with sprinkles or your desired filling. Top it off with another cookie, then softly press them so they can stick together.
You can go ahead and serve them right away, keep them chilled, or freeze and save for a later time.
Now grab some sprinkles and get to baking!
Tips to make the best cookies:
- Butter should be at room temperature
Letting your butter get to room temperature ensures an even textured batter and helps all ingredients blend better.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar
Use a timer when creaming sugar and butter. You should beat the butter and sugar for five minutes. This process will ensure a soft and fluffy batter.
- Temp your oven
An oven thermometer is one of the essential kitchen tools you will ever need. Oven thermometers are inexpensive, and you can find them everywhere. To temp, your oven, place the oven thermometer inside the oven before you turn it on. Next, close the oven door and let it preheat. Once it has reached the desired temperature, look at your thermometer and adjust the temperature if needed. This is an essential step when baking multiple batches.
- Room Temperature Eggs
Give your eggs time to get to room temperature before starting your recipe. Just like room temp butter, eggs at room temperature will blend more evenly in your batter, and it will help the dough rise evenly.
- How to Shape your Cookies
Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookies. Once the cookies are out of the oven, while still warm, trim the edges with a large round cookie cutter to make the cookies perfectly round.
Birthday Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 450 grams unsalted butter
- 560 grams granulated sugar
- 2 ea large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 590 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 120 grams sprinkles
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
- Set your stand mixer with the paddle attachment. On medium to high speed, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly start adding the flour and mix just until all ingredients are combined.
- Turn the mixer to slow speed, then add the sprinkles. You can also fold the sprinkles into the batter if you prefer.
- Using a large ice cream scoop, form the cookies then roll them through the granulated sugar and place on the baking sheet.
- Place 6 to 8 cookies per sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let the cookies sit at room temperature for 2 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients
- 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
- 2 lb confectioners sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer set with the paddle attachment.
- Beat to butter on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until butter is light and creamy.
- Turn the speed of your mixer down to the lowest number, then start adding the powder sugar little by little alternating with the heavy cream. Use a spatula to disperse the sugar. (prevents major clean ups)
- Add the vanilla and the salt.
- Once you have added all the ingredients and they have incorporated turn the speed of your mixer up to medium-high (speed 4) and let it cream for 2 to 4 minutes. If you wish to add color to your buttercream this is the time to do so.