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Creamy Alphabet Cookie Sandwiches Recipe Easy Homemade Vanilla Filling

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These creamy alphabet cookie sandwiches feature buttery, letter-shaped sugar cookies filled with a smooth vanilla cream cheese filling. A nostalgic and playful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for filling consistency)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough (15 minutes): In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (1 cup / 225 g) and granulated sugar (¾ cup / 150 g) using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg (1 large) and vanilla extract (1 ½ tsp), beating until just combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients (5 minutes): In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups / 315 g), baking powder (1 tsp), and salt (¼ tsp). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until the dough forms. If it feels too sticky, chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll Out Dough (10 minutes): Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use your alphabet cookie cutters to cut out shapes, transferring them carefully to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Re-roll scraps once or twice to maximize yield.
  4. Bake the Cookies (12-15 minutes): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking—they should stay slightly soft in the center. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  5. Prepare the Vanilla Filling (10 minutes): Beat together softened butter (½ cup / 115 g) and cream cheese (4 oz / 115 g) until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar (1 ½ cups / 180 g) and vanilla extract (1 tsp), beating until fluffy. Adjust consistency with heavy cream (1-2 tbsp) if needed.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches (10 minutes): Spread a generous tablespoon of the filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with a matching cookie to create a sandwich. Press gently to spread the filling evenly to the edges.

Notes

Chill the dough if too sticky to maintain letter shapes. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft in the center. Use softened butter and cream cheese for smooth filling. Store sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Let sandwiches come to room temperature before serving for best texture.

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