Description
These Rose Gold Sandwich Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness and creamy filling, perfect for any celebration. Their vibrant hue and sweet-tangy flavor create an irresistible treat that will impress your guests or brighten your day. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies steal the spotlight at birthdays, holidays, or cozy afternoons at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons pink food coloring (adjust for intensity)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt on low speed, then add pink food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread or pipe between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg