PINK SANDWICH COOKIES

Pretty Pink Sandwich Cookies start with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Finished with a simple vanilla buttercream and a pop of pink make them extra fun and irresistible!

Our pink cookies are a sweet, cheerful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day—or honestly, any day of the week. With two soft cookies and a creamy white filling, every bite delivers just the right mix of sweetness and fun.

A great sandwich cookie can feel like the holy grail of desserts, and this recipe truly delivers: cookies that hold their shape paired with a simple, delicious filling. These soft shortbread-style cookies come together in about 1½ hours (including chill time) and are finished with an easy icing that’s as tasty as it is pretty. Use festive cookie cutters for holidays or keep things classic with simple round shapes.

Recipe Highlights

• Perfectly Soft, Stackable Cookies: These shortbread-style cookies bake up soft but sturdy, making them ideal for sandwiching without cracking, crumbling, or losing their shape.
• Simple Icing That Actually Works: The easy vanilla icing is thick enough to “glue” the cookies together while still staying creamy and smooth—no complicated buttercream steps required.
• Customizable & Holiday-Ready: The dough rolls out beautifully and works with any cookie cutter, so you can easily switch up shapes and colors for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or everyday cookie cravings.

Pink Valentine’s Cookie Ingredients

• Butter: Creates a rich, tender shortbread-style cookie and helps the dough hold its shape while baking.
• Sugar: Sweetens the cookies and contributes to lightly crisp edges once baked.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness of the dough.
• Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide structure for soft yet sturdy cookies.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, classic flavor that complements the buttery dough.
• All-Purpose Flour: Provides the structure needed for a dough that rolls out smoothly and cuts cleanly.
• Pink Food Coloring: Gives the cookies their fun, festive pink color without impacting flavor.

Vanilla Frosting Ingredients

• Powdered Sugar: Forms the base of the icing, creating a thick, smooth texture that holds the sandwich cookies together.
• Butter: Adds richness and creaminess, giving the icing a balanced, buttery flavor.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the icing with a subtle, classic sweetness without overpowering the cookies.
• Milk: Loosens the icing to the perfect spreadable or pipeable consistency, added gradually for control.

Tips for making Cutout Cookies

Chill the dough the full hour: This dough is intentionally soft, and chilling is key to preventing spreading so your cookies keep their clean edges and sandwich neatly.

Roll slightly thicker than you think you need: A ½-inch thickness keeps the cookies soft after baking and sturdy enough to hold the icing without breaking.

Bake just until set, not browned: These cookies should stay pale—pull them as soon as the centers are set to preserve that tender shortbread texture.

Let cookies cool completely before filling: Even a little warmth will melt the icing and cause slipping, so patience here gives you clean, picture-perfect sandwich cookies.

How long are pink sandwich cookies good for?

These pink sandwich cookies stay fresh for 3–4 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. If they’re filled, it’s best to keep them in a single layer or with parchment between layers so the icing stays neat.

Freezing is also an option and works really well. For best results, freeze the baked cookies unfilled in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature, then add the icing and assemble for the freshest taste and texture.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes! The dough can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept tightly wrapped in the fridge until you’re ready to roll and bake.

Do these cookies spread while baking?

Very little. As long as the dough is chilled and rolled to about ½ inch thick, the cookies hold their shape nicely.

Can I change the color of the cookies?

Absolutely. You can swap the pink food coloring for any color you like, or leave it out entirely for classic vanilla sandwich cookies.

What if my dough feels too soft to roll?

Pop it back in the fridge for 15–20 minutes. This dough should be cool and firm but still easy to roll without cracking.

Why does the amount of milk vary in the icing recipe?

The milk is added gradually to achieve the perfect “glue” consistency for sandwiching cookies. Add just enough so the icing is smooth but not runny—if it gets too thin, simply thicken it with more powdered sugar.

What are the best icing tools for cookies?

For filling the sandwiches, a frosting piping bag or a simple sandwich bag with the corner snipped works perfectly. For decorating the tops, use small piping tips, gel-based food coloring, sprinkles, or even a toothpick to create detailed designs.

Try more of our favorite sandwich cookies recipes here:

• Brighten your day with Lemon Sandwich Cookies—light cookies filled with a zesty, creamy lemon filling that’s pure sunshine in every bite!
• Celebrate fall with Maple Sandwich Cookies—buttery cookies shaped like maple leaves, sandwiched with a rich, silky maple buttercream that’s oh-so dreamy!
• Turn nostalgia into dessert with Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies—peanut butter cookies filled with creamy strawberry buttercream, like your favorite childhood sandwich but sweeter!
• Sweet, simple, and bursting with berry goodness—Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies combine freeze-dried strawberries with a creamy cheese filling for the ultimate strawberry treat!
• Campfire vibes in every bite—S’mores Cookie Sandwiches pair graham cracker chocolate chip cookies with a fluffy marshmallow filling for the ultimate cozy treat!
• Cozy up with these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cranberry Sandwich Cookies—soft, chewy pumpkin cookies loaded with tart cranberries and smothered in creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting!

Pretty, pink, and totally irresistible—Pink Sandwich Cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you want a sweet treat. Quick, easy, and fun to make, they’re sure to become a go-to for every festive occasion!