Pink Sugar Cookies
These delightful pink sugar cookies combine a soft, chewy texture with a sweet flavor, perfect for celebrations and endless customization.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- as needed pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
- as needed sprinkles (optional for decoration)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until everything combines smoothly.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until you have a smooth dough. Do not overmix.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the dough. Mix until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to help them spread while baking.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffy.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, and use gel food coloring for vibrant results. Sprinkle some sugar on top before baking for added sweetness.