Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting
A Buttery, Colorful Cookie Made for Celebrations
Few cookies say celebration quite like Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting. These cookies combine the rich, buttery crumb of classic shortbread with cheerful rainbow sprinkles and a smooth, sweet frosting sandwiched between two tender cookies. They’re playful, elegant, and irresistible all at once.
Shortbread cookies are known for their simplicity—but when you add funfetti sprinkles and transform them into sandwich cookies, they become something extraordinary. Each bite delivers buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture, a hint of vanilla, a pop of color, and creamy frosting that ties everything together.
These cookies are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, bake sales, and anytime you want a dessert that feels festive without being overly complicated. They also store beautifully, making them ideal for make-ahead baking.
Why These Funfetti Sandwich Cookies Stand Out
- Rich, buttery shortbread texture
- Colorful sprinkles baked right into the dough
- Creamy frosting filling adds sweetness and balance
- Perfect for celebrations and gifting
- Freezer-friendly and make-ahead friendly
They’re cheerful, nostalgic, and guaranteed to brighten any dessert table.
INGREDIENTS
Funfetti Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Frosting Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into shapes or circles.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
- Sandwich frosting between two cookies and press gently.
Perfect Occasions for These Cookies
- Birthday parties
- Baby showers
- Holiday cookie trays
- Bake sales
- Gift boxes
These cookies are festive without being fussy—simple joy in cookie form.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Store filled cookies in an airtight container up to 4 days
- Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months
- Add frosting just before serving for freshest texture
- Use gel sprinkles for best color retention
Funfetti Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Frosting
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare shortbread dough and bake cookies.
- Cool cookies completely.
- Prepare frosting filling.
- Sandwich cookies with frosting.
