Soft & Colorful Funfetti Sandwich Cookies
Easy Home Cooking
These Soft & Colorful Funfetti Sandwich Cookies are a playful treat made with buttery shortbread cookies and filled with smooth, fluffy vanilla buttercream.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 6 minutes mins
Servings 15 sandwich cookies
Calories 230 kcal
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 to 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring optional
For the Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow funfetti sprinkles
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat softened butter on medium speed until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Scrape down sides as needed.
Adjust consistency: add more cream if too thick or more sugar if too thin.
Add food coloring if using
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• Don’t overbake—the cookies should stay soft for that perfect bite.
• For easier piping, chill the buttercream for 10–15 minutes before using.
• Almond extract adds depth, but you can omit it for a pure vanilla version.