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Vanilla Cream Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these classic Vanilla Cream Cookies featuring a soft, buttery vanilla cookie sandwiched with smooth, sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for an elegant tea time treat or a delightful dessert, these cookies offer a tender texture with a luscious creamy filling that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Vanilla Cream Filling

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step creates a light base texture for the cookies.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening evenly.
  4. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in tough cookies.
  5. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare Vanilla Cream: While cookies cool, whip the chilled heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a cold bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This produces a stable, sweet whipped cream for the filling.
  8. Assemble Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe a generous dollop of the whipped cream onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it gently with another cookie. Repeat for all cookies.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the vanilla cream cookies immediately or chill them briefly to set the filling. They are best enjoyed within a day or two for optimal freshness.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the butter and heavy cream are properly softened/chilled as indicated to achieve the perfect texture.
  • You can substitute vanilla extract with vanilla bean paste for a more intense flavor.
  • Store assembled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Optional: Dust assembled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

Keywords: vanilla cream cookies, sandwich cookies, whipped cream filling, soft cookies, homemade dessert

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