Cookie Sandwiches (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
02 - ½ tsp baking soda.
03 - ¼ tsp baking powder.
04 - ¼ tsp salt.
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar.
07 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed.
08 - 1 large egg.
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
10 - 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (for mixing into the dough).
11 - ½ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (for rolling the cookies).
12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
13 - 1 ½ cups powdered sugar.
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
15 - 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk.
16 - Optional: 2 oz cream cheese for tang.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal.
05 - Scoop small dough balls and roll them in the remaining ½ cup of Fruity Pebbles to coat the outside.
06 - Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
07 - For the filling: Beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese for a tangy flavor, if desired.
08 - Pipe or spread the filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.

Notes:

01 - Prep Time: 20 minutes.
02 - Cook Time: 10-12 minutes.
03 - Calories: 250 kcal per sandwich.
04 - Servings: 12 sandwiches.