Description
Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies are the perfect festive treat, bursting with buttery flavor and vibrant sprinkles. These delightful cookies are sandwiched with creamy buttercream frosting, making them an irresistible addition to any celebration. Easy to prepare, they evoke joyful childhood memories and add a splash of color to birthdays, holidays, or just because. Treat your friends and family to these fun, delicious cookies that are sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, about two inches apart, and slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, spread buttercream on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg