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Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies filled with creamy vanilla buttercream and colorful sprinkles, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Fold in sprinkles.
  5. Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until set but not browned. Cool completely.
  7. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth filling forms.
  8. Sandwich cookies with buttercream and serve or store.

Notes

Do not overbake; shortbread should remain pale for best texture.