Sugar cookie sandwiches are a delightful treat that brings together the simplicity of a classic sugar cookie with the indulgence of a sweet filling. These cookies are soft, buttery, and chewy, sandwiched together with a luscious frosting or buttercream that makes them the ultimate sweet indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving something sweet, sugar cookie sandwiches are sure to please everyone.
To begin, start by preparing the sugar cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will create a smooth and airy dough. Add in one large egg and a teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
Once the dough is ready, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out and cut into cookie shapes. After chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter (or just a round glass), cut the dough into evenly sized rounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should stay soft and chewy. Once they’re done, allow them to cool on a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. You can use buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, or even whipped ganache depending on your preference. To make a simple buttercream, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, a bit of vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy. You can also add a few drops of food coloring to make the filling extra fun and festive.
Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top it with another cookie, pressing gently to sandwich them together. If desired, roll the edges of the sandwich in sprinkles or colorful sugar for a festive touch.
These sugar cookie sandwiches are a perfect treat for any occasion. Their soft texture, sweet filling, and vibrant appearance make them ideal for parties, holidays, or as a special treat for friends and family. They’re also a great way to get creative, experimenting with different fillings and decorations to suit your personal taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread half of the cookies with vanilla frosting, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Ad sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
I followed the recipe but the dough was super sticky. I added more flour but it didn’t help much. Not a fan.
These sugar cookie sandwiches are amazing! So soft and tasty. My kids loved them! Definitely making again.
Sugar cookies r my jam! But why th heck do we need salt in sweet cookies? Seems weird but I’ll try it!
I followed the recipe exactly, but the cookies came out too dry. Maybe less flour next time?
I don’t think this needs baking powder, does it? I just use flour and sugar for cookies. 🤷♂️
Actually, baking powder helps the cookies rise a bit! It makes them softer. 😊
Sugar cookies are just too sweet for my taste. I prefer something more savory.
I get that! Sugar cookies can be super sweet. Have you tried savory cookies instead? They can be interesting!
Very easy to follow! 10/10 recommended to everyone.
I dunno, I always mess up cookies. But I guess these was okay. 😕
A good one but maybe add less sugar next time, it’s kinda overwhelming.
I totally agree with you on the sugar! I made them once and felt like I was eating candy instead of cookies. Great recipe otherwise!
Less sugar? But that’s what makes em sweet!! 🤷♂️ Just add more frosting, that’s what I do!
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Best cookie ever!
Good idea, but I think 2 cups flour might be too much with 1 cup butter. Mine came out a bit dry. Next time I’ll try 1 3/4 cups and see.
I think this is wrong, aren’t sugar cookies just sugar? How is butter in it? Confused!
Simple and delicious. My kids had a blast making these! Added some colorful sprinkles.
Yum! Perfect recipe for parties, I added rainbow sprinkles and they looked so good!
meh.. Just cookies, nothing special. But my mom used to make better ones like with less fluff i guess.
I actually love these cookies! The fluffiness makes them super soft and yummy! Maybe try adding some chocolate chips next time?
Sounds good but how can you say your mom’s were better? Everyone’s cookie recipe is a bit different. Might be just nostalgia talking.
So easy! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Even my picky aunt loved them!
I’m glad to hear they turned out well for you! Sugar cookies are always a crowd-pleaser. Do you have any other tips?
I love cookie sandwiches! But isn’t frosting inside a cookie a bit much? 🤔
Too sweet for me, I couldn’t eat more than one. I’m more of a chocolate chip person.
Yum! What a treat! I add chocolate chips to the frosting for extra flavor! 😋
Chocolate chips in frosting? That’s genius! Can’t wait to try this! 🍫💕
I got confused with the steps and ended up not frosting them. Still yummy tho.
Eh, they were kinda dry. Maybe I baked them too long? Not sure if I’ll try again.
I think if they were dry, maybe try reducing the baking time or checking your oven temperature? It’s easy to overbake cookies!
Dry cookies? Never happened to me! Maybe you added too much flour or somethin’? Just a thought.
Pretty easy and not too sweet (which I appreciate). I used salted butter by accident and just reduced the added salt next time—still tasted good though. Will make again for sure.
So good! I added chocolate chips to the dough instead of the frosting. A hit at the bake sale!
I think I put too much flour… it came out kinda dry. Any tips?
Mmm, sugar cookies… I like them but I don’t know about frosting? Seems too sweet.
These are sooo yummy! My kids loved making them with me! Will definitely make again.
5 stars for sure! Made these for my bake sale and they were the first to go!
Super easy to make but mine spread too much. What did I do wrong? 🤔
Not really a fan of cookies sandwiched with frosting. I prefer them plain. But whatever floats your boat, I guess.
I tried this recipe but my cookies came out flat. Not sure what I did wrong… Maybe too much butter?
It might be the butter! Sometimes if it’s too soft or melted, they spread out too much. Try chilling the dough for a bit next time.
Flat cookies? I always thought cookies are supposed to be flat! 🤷♂️ But maybe reduce the butter a bit next time?
These are the best cookies I’ve ever made! So soft and sweet. My kids loved them!
So glad to hear that! These cookies really are a hit with kids! 😍
These are amazing! Just like my grandma used to make. Thank you!
350°F for 8-10 minutes was perfect for me—edges lightly golden like the recipe said. I did add extra sprinkles because… why not.
Love this! The edge-golden cue is so helpful—mine always look “done” way before they actually are 😅. Extra sprinkles are definitely the correct decision.
Super fast and cute for a party. I piped the frosting instead of spreading and it looked way more “bakery.”
I love that! Piping frosting totally makes it look more pro—way “bakery” than just spreading. 😄
Yum! I doubled the recipe and it turned out great. Everyone loved them!
The texture was good, but my cookies spread more than I expected. I think my butter was too warm. Still delicious as a sandwich, just not as pretty.
That makes total sense—if the butter was warmer than the “softened” stage, the dough can spread a lot. Next time, try chilling the dough 20–30 minutes before baking (and make sure the dough isn’t greasy). So glad they still tasted great though!
Delicious and perfect for a party, everyone loved them!
I’m glad you liked them! These cookies are super easy to make, perfect for parties! 🎉
The frosting part was a disaster, it just slid off the cookies. Help!?
These came out super soft, like classic bakery-style. The frosting layer is perfect and the sprinkles make it fun. I might chill the dough next time for cleaner shapes, but wow—great recipe!
I had some trouble with the dough. It was too sticky and hard to work with.
I dunno what you did, but my dough was perfect! Maybe follow the recipe better? Just saying…
I had the same issue! Maybe you added too much butter or not enough flour? Try chilling the dough next time before shaping it. It helps!
These are delish! Made a batch for my kids and they loved em!
Dis derek? sorry. I mean—these are good but my oven runs hot. Had to pull them closer to 7 minutes. Would 10/10 if timed right.
Oh totally—ovens vary a lot. If yours runs hot, starting checks around 6–7 minutes is perfect. I’m glad you still got great flavor! 😊 Next time you could also lower to ~340°F and bake a hair longer if you want more even color.
Uhh… I don’t get the ‘scoop tablespoons’ part. I ended up with huge cookies and the bake time didn’t match. Also I used vanilla frosting and it slid off lol. Maybe my fault but yeah.
Great recipe but my frosting was too thick to spread. Any tips?
I accidentally used salted butter and it tasted a bit off (like, salty-sweet). Not awful, just not what I wanted. Vanilla frosting helped.
I can’t cook bak cookies like these, must be a fluke. Not for me. 1 star.
Maybe it’s just not your thing. Baking can be tricky, but never say never!
Don’t give up! Try again, you might surprise yourself! 😊
Flavor is okay, but the frosting squeezes out and makes a mess unless you’re gentle. Also my cookie bottoms stuck a little even with parchment.
Yessss! Love cookie sandwiches! I added chocolate chips to the dough!!!
These are amazing! I made them for my kids and they gobbled them up in no time!! 😍
1 cup butter + 1 cup sugar?? Seems like a sugar bomb. I made them anyway and they were just okay. Not worth the calories for me.
Totally get that “sugar bomb” feeling 😅—1 cup sugar is definitely a lot. I will say the sandwich + frosting is what makes it feel even sweeter, so if you’re watching calories, cutting the sugar a bit or using less frosting could help without changing everything too much.
350°F is fine, but 8-10 minutes felt a little short for my oven. I pulled them early and the centers were softer than expected. Flavor is still great—just bake a bit longer.
Honestly, I don’t get the hype. Sugar cookies are sugar cookies. Still ate them all tho.
Honestly, they turned out too sweet for my taste. Maybe less sugar next time?
I followed the steps pretty closely, but my dough was a little sticky. I chilled it for 30 min and it baked fine. Sandwich effect was cute too 😄
These turned out way better than I expected! The cookies are soft and the frosting actually tastes like vanilla instead of straight-up sugar. Definitely making again.
The texture is spot on—soft center, lightly golden edges. I’m not usually a “baking” person but this was easy to pull off.