Description
These Buttery Cookies Sandwiched with Creamy Filling are crisp, golden, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits layered with a smooth vanilla cream center. Perfect for tea time, holidays, or as a sweet homemade gift!
Ingredients
**For the Cookies:**
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
**For the Creamy Filling:**
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla, then mix in flour, cornstarch, and salt until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll dough into small balls or shape with a piping bag for decorative cookies.
5. Place on prepared trays and flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Cool completely.
7. For the filling, beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
8. Spread or pipe a layer of filling onto one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can flavor the filling with lemon zest, cocoa powder, or instant coffee for variations.
Chill dough for 15 minutes before baking for neater edges.