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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Sandwich Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Filling

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These cozy cinnamon sugar sandwich cookies feature a tender, crunchy exterior with a soft inside and a silky smooth creamy filling with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, they are quick, easy, and nostalgic treats that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
  8. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough out to about ¼ inch (6mm) thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2.5 inches/6 cm) to cut out cookies. Re-roll scraps as needed.
  9. Press each cookie into the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated on both sides.
  10. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before filling.
  12. To make the filling, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  13. Add vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust cream to reach desired spreadable consistency.
  14. Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Press gently to spread filling evenly.
  15. Place assembled cookies in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let the filling set.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and make rolling easier. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy to trap air for tender cookies. Roll dough evenly to ¼ inch thickness for the perfect texture. Adjust cream in filling for desired consistency. Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen for up to a month. Cookies can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. Freeze assembled cookies for up to a month.

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