Description
Pink velvet cookies blend Southern charm with delicate cocoa undertones. Crimson-hued treats offer a luxurious twist on classic red velvet, inviting bakers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Red or pink food coloring
- 0.25 cup cream cheese (optional, for frosting or filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for even cookie placement.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Using a large mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth texture.
- Incorporate egg, egg yolk, vanilla and almond extracts into the butter mixture, then add food coloring to achieve a vibrant pink shade.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Carefully drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring adequate spacing between cookies for proper spreading.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for lightly set edges and slightly underbaked centers, which indicate perfect cookie consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and optional cream cheese frosting application.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant, consistent pink color without altering the cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a soft, thick cookie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Experiment with different extract combinations like rose or strawberry for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg