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Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting

Buttery funfetti shortbread cookies filled with fluffy vanilla frosting—colorful, festive, and perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 18 sandwich cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add vanilla.
  2. Mix in flour and salt, then fold in sprinkles. Chill 30 minutes.
  3. Roll dough, cut circles, and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  4. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
  5. Assemble sandwich cookies by piping frosting between two cookies.

Notes

Use jimmies sprinkles for best color. Chill dough to keep cookie shapes sharp.