Pink Velvet Cookie Recipe
This Pink Velvet Cookie recipe is a delightful treat, offering soft, chewy cookies with a pink hue, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special event.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Red or pink food coloring (to desired hue)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (optional, for frosting or filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add food coloring until the desired pink hue is achieved.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Add cream cheese frosting or filling.
Notes
- Adjust the intensity of the pink color by adding more or less food coloring.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional cream cheese frosting adds extra richness and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
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