Milk Cookie Sandwich Cream (Printable)

Soft milk cookies paired with smooth vanilla cream create a delightful dessert treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cream Filling

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1 tablespoon milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to about 1/4-inch thickness.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Remove and let cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
10 - Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon of cream filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They bake in under 15 minutes, so you can have fresh sandwich cookies before your coffee gets cold.
  • The dough is forgiving and fun to work with, making it perfect for baking with kids or when you want something stress-free.
  • That vanilla cream filling is silky and mild enough to let the delicate cookie flavor shine through.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these; the edges should be barely golden, not brown, or you'll lose that tender texture that makes them special.
  • Room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming, which creates the light, delicate crumb these cookies are known for.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes; perfectly uniform cookies look more impressive and bake more evenly.
  • If your filling cracks when spreading, it's too cold; let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes and beat it again before using.
Go back