Ingredients for Christmas Sandwich Cookies - The Cookie
¾cupUnsalted Sweet Cream Buttersoftened
1cupSugar
1largeEgg
1largeEgg Yolk
2tspPure Vanilla Extract
2 ¼cupFlour
¼cupCornstarch
1tspBaking Soda
½tspKosher Salt
Food Coloring Leaf Green and Red
Ingredients for Christmas Sandwich Cookies - Vanilla Frosting
1cupUnsalted Sweet Cream Buttersoftened
4-5cupsPowdered Sugar
¼cupHeavy Whipping Cream
2tspPure Vanilla Extract
1disposablePiping Bag
Instructions
Instructions for making the Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl add the butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
Add the egg, and beat until well combined.
Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract beat until combined.
Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Beat on low until well combined.
Divide dough into 2 bowls and add food coloring - leaf green in one bowl and red in the other - mixing well with a fork
Chill dough for 30 minutes or more.
Make golf ball sized dough balls using both colors of dough for each cookie.
Bake the cookies 8-12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
Pair up the cookies to their matching sizes.
Instructions for the Frosting
Using a standing mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy.
Mix in the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract until combined and smooth. If the frosting is too thin, mix in 1/4 C more powdered sugar.
Once the frosting is combined and smooth, scoop into the disposable piping bag.
Cut the tip off the piping bag and pipe a dollop onto the bottom cookies of each pair.
Place the top cookie onto the frosting and lightly push down to make a sandwich.
Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.