Pink Velvet Cookies
Pink Velvet Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a soft, chewy texture with a vibrant pink hue. Infused with vanilla and cocoa, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they’re not just desserts—they’re sweet memories in the making.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Stir in red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before adding cream cheese frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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