Go Back
+ servings
snickerdoodle sandwich cookies on a baking sheet on a white marble counter.

Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Mimi Council
These Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies are a decadent twist on a classic. Soft snickerdoodles filled with vanilla buttercream.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 12 sandwiches
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Stand Mixer
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets
  • Piping Bags
  • Ateco Tip #827

Ingredients
 
 

Dough

  • 113 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 170 grams cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 255 grams all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 28 grams cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Filling

  • 113 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 340 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined and there are no butter chunks.
  • Add in the eggs, flour, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon and mix on low until combined.
  • To make the topping: In a small dish add the cane sugar and cinnamon and swirl together.
  • Using your hands, form the dough into 24 balls and flatten just a little so they are about 1-inch in diameter. Roll them in the cinnamon and sugar topping and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the centers look set and lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  • To make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined, then speed mixer up to high and whip for 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag with Ateco tip #827.
  • Turn over every other cookie so they are paired up on the cookie sheet. Pipe a swirl of icing onto the turned over cookies and sandwich with the other one.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Video

Notes

Tips
  • Always weigh ingredients for the best results.
  • Make sure your butter is soft for both the cookies and the frosting.
  • You can round out cookies by placing a cookie cutter (or glass) over the top of the cookies and swirling them around immediately after coming out of the oven for perfectly round cookies.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting, otherwise the frosting will melt and it's not ideal!
  • You do not need to use a piping bag and decorating tip, this is optional. You can just use a butter knife and add frosting onto the cookies too.
  • These need to be stored in an airtight container to stay soft. Keep under a cake dome or in a tupperware.
  • You can freeze these as well, just place in an airtight container and store for up to 3 months.
  • Gluten Free – Replace the all purpose flour with 269 grams (1 ¾ cups) gluten free flour blend.
  • High Altitude – Bake at 325°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until the centers look set and lightly golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Want more recipes?Follow along on @mimisorganiceats for more inspiration!