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Easter Sugar Cookies (Sandwich Cookies Recipe)

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These Easter Sugar Cookies are soft, pastel-colored sandwich cookies filled with fluffy vanilla buttercream. With chewy centers and lightly golden edges, they’re a festive spring treat perfect for celebrations and family baking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 sandwich cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Sugar Cookies:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green), 2–3 drops per color
  • For the Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide dough into 4 bowls and add different gel food coloring to each. Mix until evenly colored.
  7. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and place 1 1/2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 7–8 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and salt. Beat 3 minutes until fluffy.
  11. Pipe frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading and improve texture.
  • Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze unfrosted or frosted cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel shades.

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