Heart Cookie Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Buttercream

Name: Heart Cookie Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients: 110 g unsalted butter (soft, at room temperature); 150 g granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.13 tsp pink or red liquid food colouring; 1 tsp salt; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 250 g all-purpose flour (+ more to dust the surface for rolling); 250 g unsalted butter (at room temperature); 210 g cream cheese (at room temperature); 150 g icing sugar; 0.13 tsp pink or red food colouring

By Lucas MorganAug 14, 2026

These heart cookie sandwiches are perfect for Mother's Day or any special occasion. The soft and buttery cookies are filled with a rich cream cheese buttercream, creating a delightful treat that is both delicious and visually appealing. Their customizable flavor and shape options make them a fun project in the kitchen, whether you're using food coloring for vibrancy or experimenting with different fillings. Serve these cookies to impress any loved one with a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Servings

•110 g unsalted butter (soft, at room temperature)
•150 g granulated sugar
•1 egg
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•0.13 tsp pink or red liquid food colouring
•1 tsp salt
•1.5 tsp baking powder
•250 g all-purpose flour (+ more to dust the surface for rolling)
•250 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
•210 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
•150 g icing sugar
•0.13 tsp pink or red food colouring

Instructions

1
Use a whisk to beat the butter, sugar and salt together until you have a creamy consistency.
2
Add the egg and mix it in until fully incorporated.
3
Add the vanilla and food colouring and mix once again.
4
Add the flour and baking powder and mix using a spatula.