Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in egg, vanilla, and a drop of pink food coloring if desired.
Step 5
Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
Step 6
Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar, and flatten slightly.
Step 7
Bake for 10–12 minutes.
Vanilla Melting Moments
Delicate sandwich cookies filled with silky vanilla buttercream.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
