Pastel Cream Wafers Recipe

Name: Pastel Cream Wafers
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 77 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: All Purpose Flour; Butter; Whipping Cream; Granulated sugar, for coating; 2 cups powdered sugar; Vanilla Extract; Red Food Coloring

Delight your holidays with these delicate Pastel Cream Wafers! A treasured recipe from the Gooseberry Patch Christmas cookbook, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sandwiched with a creamy, pastel-colored frosting. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones this Christmas season. Easy to make and undeniably delicious!

Prep Time 60 mins

Cook Time 17 mins

Calories 104.6 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pastel Cream Wafers

All Purpose Flour
Butter
Whipping Cream
Granulated sugar, for coating
2 cups powdered sugar
Vanilla Extract
Red Food Coloring

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How to Make Pastel Cream Wafers

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until crumbly.
Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Use a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Reroll scraps.
Dip both sides of each cookie in granulated sugar, gently pressing to adhere.
Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
Lightly pierce each cookie across the top with a fork.
Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets before frosting.
In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds until smooth.
Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a few drops of desired food coloring until desired pastel shade is achieved.
Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.