Best 2 Holiday Sandwich Cookies Recipes

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When the holiday season arrives, the air fills with the aroma of freshly baked cookies, and the sounds of laughter and joy as families and friends gather to celebrate. Among the many treats that grace holiday tables, sandwich cookies stand out as a nostalgic favorite that brings back fond memories and creates new ones with each bite. These delectable treats, consisting of two soft and chewy cookies sandwiched together with a creamy filling, offer endless possibilities for flavor combinations and festive decorations, making them the perfect addition to any holiday celebration. Whether you prefer classic flavors like chocolate and peppermint or want to try something new and exciting, there's a holiday sandwich cookie recipe out there to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY SANDWICH COOKIES



Holiday Sandwich Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar substitute, preferably Swerve
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1/2 large lemon)
2 cups blanched almond flour (not superfine)
1/4 cup coconut flour, plus extra for dipping cutters into
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar substitute, preferably Swerve
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Red and green food gel pastes, for tinting
Crushed sugar-free peppermint candy canes
Red and green sugar-free sprinkles
Red and green sugar-free sanding "sugar"

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar together in a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Add the egg, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until smooth, another minute. Scrape down the bowl again. Add the almond and coconut flours and the salt. Beat until a slightly sticky dough forms. Halve the dough and shape each into a flat disc. Wrap each in plastic and chill in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Work with one disc of chilled dough at a time, leaving the other in the freezer. Place the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Carefully peel off the top sheet of parchment. Dip a 3-inch round cookie cutter into some coconut flour to help keep it from sticking to the dough and cut the dough into rounds. (The dough is very soft, so you will likely have to leave the cookies in place and scrape away the surrounding dough.) If you like, use mini cookie cutters to cut a hole from the middles of the rounds for half of the rounds. The dough will probably be too soft to transfer the cookies, so slide the parchment paper with the rounds onto a baking sheet. Gather the scraps of dough together and flatten into another round. Wrap the disc of dough in plastic, and chill in the freezer. Place the baking sheet of cut cookies into the freezer to chill for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat the process with the second disc of chilled dough. Reroll the scraps and cut out more cookies. (You should be able to cut a total of 18 to 20 rounds.)
  • Bake one sheet of cookies at a time for 5 minutes. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees F and continue to bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until lightly golden on the edges, about another 10 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack. (Do not try to transfer the cookies from the baking sheet until completely cooled.) Increase the oven to 350 degrees F and repeat with the other cookies.
  • For the frosting: With a handheld mixer, beat the butter in a bowl until light and airy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Mix on low speed until smooth. Transfer a third of the frosting to a piping bag and set aside. Divide the remaining frosting evenly between 2 bowls. Add about 1/2 teaspoon red gel paste to one bowl and 1/2 teaspoon green gel paste to the other. Mix until the color is evenly distributed, adding more gel as desired. Transfer to two more piping bags. Cut off the tips of the bags when ready to assemble.
  • To assemble: Pair off the cookie rounds into tops and bottoms, using any cookies with cutouts as tops. Arrange the flat sides of the bottom cookies facing up. Pipe about 3 tablespoons frosting onto the bottom cookies. Smooth the frosting with an offset spatula. Top with the flat sides of the top cookies facing down, pressing gently so that the frosting is pushed to the edges of the cookies.
  • Put the crushed peppermint candy and sprinkles on separate plates. Place the sanding "sugar" in a bowl. Roll the edges of each cookie in the candy or sprinkles, or spoon the sugar over the frosting. Sprinkle any cut-out windows with more decorations as desired.

DELICATE MINT SANDWICH HOLIDAY COOKIES



DELICATE MINT SANDWICH HOLIDAY COOKIES image

Categories     Cheese

Yield 18 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Colored sugars, such as green, blue, red, silver and white
Mint Filling:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 or 2 drops mint extract
1 or 2 drops red or green food coloring
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth using a handheld mixer in a medium bowl. Add the flour slowly, mixing on low, until incorporated. Scoop the dough into a ball using your hands and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the dough has firmed slightly, about 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll the dough about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out as many rounds as possible with a small cookie cutter and transfer to ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Re-roll the dough scraps and repeat until all the dough is used. Use a smaller cutter, about 3/4-inch, or cut freehand with a small sharp knife to punch a small window out of half of the cookies. Place the cutouts on the baking sheets and sprinkle all the cookies and cutouts with the colored sugars. Bake until golden around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. For the filling: Place the sugar, butter, mint extract, food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of water in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until well combined and fluffy. Spread a thin layer of mint filling on the cookies without the windows and place the wafers with the windows on top. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar, if using, and serve the sandwich cookies with the cutout cookies on the side. Notes We truly appreciate fans' bringing concerns to our attention and are sorry for any less-than-positive experience, this recipe did test successfully as written. Times vary greatly depending on the type of oven you have, placement in the oven, brand of oven, and whether the oven is gas, electric or convection. Piercing or pricking the cookies is important as the ones we did not prick puffed up. Fans can also double the recipe if they would like to make more.

Tips:

  • Prep the Dough in Advance: For the best texture, chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
  • Bake the Cookies Properly: Bake the cookies according to the recipe's instructions. Overbaking can make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Before filling the cookies, let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will help prevent the filling from melting.
  • Use Your Favorite Filling: You can use any type of filling you like, such as buttercream, jam, or ganache. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Decorate the Cookies: Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or melted chocolate. This will make them even more festive and appealing.

Conclusion:

Holiday sandwich cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make these cookies at home and impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake some holiday cheer!

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