Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons cream or milk (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Fill the cookie press with prepared dough and press cookies onto the baking sheets, keeping 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies to create sandwich cookies.