If you want a cute, festive treat for Valentine’s Day without spending hours in the kitchen, these Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies are perfect for you. They’re great for making with kids and one of the easiest no bake Valentines day desserts you can make. Just take soft Chips Ahoy cookies, pipe in a swirl of vanilla buttercream, and roll the edges in Valentine’s sprinkles for the sweetest pop of color.
These simple cookie sandwiches are fun, fast, and ideal for bake sales, last-minute gatherings, or anytime you need easy valentine’s day treats. If you’re looking for Valentines dessert ideas that feel festive but require almost no effort, this recipe will become a new favorite.
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Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies
- 48 Soft Chips Ahoy cookies (I recommend the soft version for an easier bite, but you can use any cookies you like)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles (reds, pinks, hearts, nonpareils, anything festive!)
How to Make Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies
1. Make the buttercream.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat until light and fluffy, adding extra milk only if needed for a perfectly spreadable consistency.
2. Prepare your sprinkles.
Pour your Valentine’s sprinkles into a shallow bowl. This makes it easy to roll the edges once the cookies are assembled.
3. Pipe the frosting.
Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a plain round tip or no tip at all. Pipe a generous swirl onto the bottom of one soft Chips Ahoy cookie. If you don’t want to pipe, you can spread it with a knife. However, piping really elevates the look and makes putting the sprinkles on cleaner and easier.
4. Make the sandwich.
Top with a second cookie and press lightly until the buttercream reaches the edges.
5. Add the sprinkle edge.
Roll the sides of the sandwich cookie in your bowl of Valentine’s sprinkles. The frosting will grab the sprinkles instantly, creating the cutest colorful border.
6. Serve or chill.
You can enjoy them right away, or chill for 15–20 minutes to help the buttercream firm up, especially if you’re transporting these to a party!
Pro Tips
- Use soft cookies
I recommend the soft Chips Ahoy because they give a cleaner bite and a better texture. Crunchy cookies tend to squeeze out the frosting when you bite into them.
- Pipe for the prettiest results.
These cookies instantly look more polished with a piped swirl. If you don’t have a piping tip, just snip the end of the bag for a smooth, thick round of frosting (If you’re wondering, my piping bags in the pictures look funny because I use reusable piping bags and the tips were already cut off long ago. If you have a new piping bag, snip off the tip so that it’s about ¼” wide for best results).
- You can adjust the thickness of your frosting.
If you find that your frosting is too thick and doesn’t want to come out of the piping bag, add milk ½ tablespoon at a time. If it’s too thin and watery, add another spoonful of powdered sugar. Buttercream frosting is very adaptable.
- Play with colors.
You can tint the buttercream pink or red for extra festive flair, and you can swap the sprinkles for any theme to use this method all year long.
- Make ahead friendly.
These no bake Valentines day desserts can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated in an airtight container. They soften slightly and taste even better the next day!
FAQs
Can I use crunchy Chips Ahoy instead of soft?
You can, but I personally prefer the soft cookies for sandwich desserts because they don’t crack and they’re much easier to bite. Soft, store bought cookies also make these super easy valentine’s day treats that anyone can enjoy without mess.
Can I use store-bought frosting instead of homemade buttercream?
You definitely could use store-bought frosting in a pinch, but I would be careful! Canned frosting tends to be thinner than homemade buttercream. So, if you don’t store your cookie sandwiches in the fridge, they could end up being a bit goopy.
How should I store these cookies?
Store them in an airtight container. They’re best within 2–3 days. If your home is warm, keep them in the fridge so the buttercream stays firm.
These Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies are truly the easiest (and cutest!) treat you can make this February. With soft cookies, a fluffy swirl of buttercream, and that festive sprinkle edge, they’re the kind of easy valentine’s day treats that are perfect in a pinch. If you’re looking for quick no bake Valentines day desserts or simple Valentines dessert ideas that still feel special, this is the recipe to save and make again every year. Happy Valentine’s baking!
Valentine's Day Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
- 48 soft Chips Ahoy cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
- Valentine's Day themed Sprinkles smaller sprinkles work best
Instructions
- Make the buttercream. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat until light and fluffy, adding extra milk only if needed for a perfectly spreadable consistency.
- Prepare your sprinkles. Pour your Valentine’s sprinkles into a shallow bowl. This makes it easy to roll the edges once the cookies are assembled.
- Pipe the frosting. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a plain round tip or no tip at all. Pipe a generous swirl onto the bottom of one soft Chips Ahoy cookie. If you don’t want to pipe, you can spread it with a knife. However, piping really elevates the look and makes putting the sprinkles on cleaner and easier.
- Make the sandwich.Top with a second cookie and press lightly until the buttercream reaches the edges.
- Add the sprinkle edge. Roll the sides of the sandwich cookie in your bowl of Valentine’s sprinkles. The frosting will grab the sprinkles instantly, creating the cutest colorful border.
- Serve or chill. You can enjoy them right away, or chill for 15–20 minutes to help the buttercream firm up, especially if you're transporting these to a party!
