# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
→ Decoration
12 - 1/2 cup festive holiday sprinkles
13 - Optional: red and green food coloring
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Blend in the egg and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
05 - Gradually mix the flour blend into the wet mixture, scraping down the sides as needed, until a soft dough forms.
06 - Divide the dough into two portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
07 - Roll out each chilled dough half on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut rounds or holiday shapes using 2-inch cookie cutters.
08 - Place cut cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are just golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding additional milk as needed. Tint with food coloring if desired.
11 - Spread or pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Place matching cookies on top to sandwich.
12 - Roll the edges of each sandwich cookie in festive sprinkles to finish.
