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Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting

Buttery funfetti shortbread cookies sandwiched with smooth vanilla frosting for a festive dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 18 sandwich cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
  2. Add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
  3. Roll dough between parchment and chill until firm.
  4. Cut cookies and bake until set. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare frosting by beating butter, sugar, vanilla, and cream.
  6. Sandwich cookies with frosting and serve.

Notes

Use jimmies to prevent color bleeding.