Sparkling Champagne Cookie-wiches

By srumbel

A rich champagne buttercream is sandwiched between two thick & soft sparkling sugared cookies in these Sparkling Champagne Cookie-wiches...
from frugalfoodiemama.com

Ingredients

• For the cookies
• 1 box of white cake mix
• 1 large box of vanilla instant pudding
• 2 large eggs
• 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup champagne
• sparkling gold & silver sprinkles
• For the champagne buttercream
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp champagne

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, butter, & champagne. Mix well.

Pour some of the sparkling gold & silver sprinkles onto a small plate. Roll the cookie dough into 20-24 generous tablespoon sized balls. Press the top of each cookie dough ball into the sprinkles. Place sprinkle side up on the prepared baking sheet(s). Flatten each cookie dough ball slightly with your hand.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden brown along the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

When the cookies have cooled, prepare the champagne buttercream frosting.
Add the butter to a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and creamy.
Now beat in the vanilla.
Beat in the powdered sugar one half cup at a time.
Add in the champagne 1 tablespoon at a time until your frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Place the frosting in a pastry bag using a tip with a wide opening. Pipe the frosting into the middle of one of the cooled cookies, sprinkles side down. I piped mine in a swirl, leaving a little room along the outside edge of the cookie. Place another cookie, sprinkle side up on top of the frosting. Press down gently. Repeat this for the remaining 9-11 cookie pairs.
** You can also just spread the frosting on- maybe 2 tbsp per cookie-wich. It won't be as pretty, but it will taste just as good! :)

Store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Enjoy!

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