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Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting

Delightfully buttery shortbread cookies filled with soft vanilla frosting and dotted with colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 16 sandwich cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
Frosting Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

  1. Cream butter, powdered sugar, and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla, then flour and salt.
  3. Fold in sprinkles and chill dough.
  4. Roll dough, cut into rounds, and bake at 325°F for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
  6. Assemble cookies with frosting filling.