Description
Sweet Pink Velvet Cookies bring a delightful twist to classic desserts, offering a romantic and playful treat. Delicate rose-hued cookies blend creamy texture with subtle vanilla notes, promising a charming indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth cream-like consistency.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract and pink food coloring to achieve a soft, rosy hue.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a uniform dough forms. Gently incorporate white chocolate chips if desired.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into uniform balls, placing them evenly across the prepared baking sheet with approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly set edges and a soft center.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them firm up slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Check the freshness of food coloring to achieve the perfect vibrant pink hue without affecting taste.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker cookie shape.
- Swap white chocolate chips with freeze-dried raspberry pieces for an intense fruity flavor boost.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg