Description
Delightful shortbread cookies filled with sweet vanilla buttercream and colorful funfetti sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 3/4 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 Sugar
- 1 Egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
- 1/2 cup Funfetti sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream the butter: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Add sugar and cream: Gradually add 2 1/2 to 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Incorporate food coloring if desired.
- Mix until smooth: Continue blending until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In another bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Mix in 1 egg, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract until fully integrated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Incorporate dry mix: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup of Funfetti sprinkles.
- Roll out dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and assemble: Allow cookies to cool completely. Spread buttercream on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: funfetti, cookies, shortbread, dessert, frosting, birthday