Christmas Sandwich Cookies

Christmas Sandwich Cookies are festive, soft cookies infused with holiday cheer by mixing dried sprinkles and chocolate chips into a buttery dough, then sandwiched with colorful, creamy frosting tinted with green and red gel food coloring.

You’ll love this recipe because the slightly sandy texture from cornstarch and the soft chew from brown sugar make these cookies tender and flavorful, while the festive sprinkles and frosting add a joyful touch perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups Holiday M&M’s
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
• ½ cup Holiday sprinkles

Filling:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• Green and red gel food coloring (for tinting frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3. Cream softened butter with both sugars using a mixer until light and fluffy (~3 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Scrape bowl sides as needed.

6. Fold in M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles evenly.

7. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls, shaping them slightly taller to minimize spreading.

8. Bake 11-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops appear dry.

9. Immediately press extra M&M’s, chips, and sprinkles on top for decoration. Cool 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. For filling, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk, mixing until fluffy.

11. Divide frosting into three bowls; tint two with green and red gel food coloring, leaving one plain.

12. Pipe a dollop from each color onto half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies, gently pressing to form sandwiches.

13. Serve immediately or store covered.

Tips for Success

• Use room temperature butter and eggs for best mixing.

• Shape dough balls taller than wide to reduce cookie spread.

• Chill dough if too soft before baking for consistency.

• Press toppings on warm cookies for better adhesion.

• Use gel food coloring to tint frosting vibrantly without adding liquid.

Delicious Variations

• Substitute holiday M&M’s with other seasonal candies.

• Add peppermint extract for a festive flavor twist.

• Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch.

• Use different sprinkles shapes for variety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these cookies in advance?

Yes, cookies can be baked and frosted a day ahead; store covered.

How long do the cookies last?

Best eaten within 5 days when stored in an airtight container.

Can frosting be made dairy-free?

Yes, use dairy-free butter, powdered sugar, and milk substitutes.

Can I freeze the sandwich cookies?

Freeze unfrosted cookies; thaw before frosting and assembling.

What if I don’t have gel food coloring?

Use natural colorings like beet or spinach powder or omit.

Christmas Sandwich Cookies

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• Author: Emma Hart
• Total Time: 32 minutes plus chilling
• Yield: 24 sandwich cookies 1x

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Description

Festive, soft cookies made by mixing holiday-themed sprinkles and chocolate chips into buttery dough, sandwiched with colorful, creamy frosting tinted with green and red gel food coloring.

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Ingredients

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Cookies:
2½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup light brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1½ cups Holiday M&M’s

½ cup mini chocolate chips

½ cup Holiday sprinkles

Filling:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Pinch salt

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons whole milk

Green and red gel food coloring (for tinting frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla; mix well.
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
Scoop 2 tablespoons dough, roll into balls, shape taller to minimize spreading.
Bake 11-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops dry.
Immediately press extra decoration toppings on warm cookies; cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
For filling, beat butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk; beat until fluffy.
Divide frosting into three parts; tint two with green and red gel colors, leave one plain.
Pipe a dollop of each color onto half the cookies; top with remaining cookies and gently press to sandwich.
Serve immediately or store covered.

See also  Red velvet brownies​

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs.

Chill dough if too soft.

Press toppings on warm cookies for adhesion.

Use gel coloring for vibrant frosting without adding liquid.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Dessert, Cookies
• Method: Baking and Assembly
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/24 sandwich
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 12
• Sodium: 80
• Fat: 8
• Saturated Fat: 5
• Carbohydrates: 20
• Fiber: 1
• Protein: 2

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