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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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings 15 sandwich cookies
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/soft-colorful-funfetti-sandwich-cookies/

Notes

• 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.