Description
A delightful pink sugar cookie with a buttery texture and vanilla frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-2 drops pink food coloring
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Making the Dough:
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
Baking:
1. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
3. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frosting:
1. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
2. Frost cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, try adding a hint of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: crumbl pink sugar cookie, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe