Pastel Cream Wafers
Delightfully delicate and irresistibly sweet, these Pastel Cream Wafers are the ultimate treat for any occasion. Featuring buttery, crisp wafers sandwiched with a luscious pastel-hued cream filling, this recipe combines tender textures and a touch of elegance in every bite. The dough, enriched with heavy cream for a melt-in-your-mouth quality, is rolled thin and baked to perfection, while the homemade filling gets its dreamy pastel shades from optional food coloring, perfect for springtime celebrations or tea parties. With a quick 30-minute prep time, these pretty sandwich cookies are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Whether you're hosting a gathering or seeking a charming homemade gift, these delightful pastel cream wafers are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- as needed food coloring (optional, pastel shades)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the dough is smooth and well-combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a small round cookie cutter (about 1.5-inch diameter) to cut out wafers.
Place the wafers onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
Using a fork, lightly prick each wafer to prevent puffing during baking.
Bake the wafers in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let them cool completely on wire racks.
To prepare the cream filling, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Divide the filling into separate bowls if using multiple food coloring shades.
Add a drop or two of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the desired pastel color is achieved.
Spread a small amount of cream filling on the flat side of one wafer and sandwich it with another wafer. Repeat until all wafers are paired.
Store the pastel cream wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
