Description
Silky pink velvet cookies offer a delightful twist on classic red velvet treats, bringing elegant charm to your dessert table. Rich cocoa notes blend seamlessly with smooth cream cheese frosting, creating a sophisticated sweet that promises pure indulgence for discerning palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pink food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate egg, additional egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform pink hue.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, gently folding until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- Delicately fold white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Use a scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly underbaked centers and set edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Customize color intensity by adjusting pink food coloring amount for deeper or lighter pink hue.
- Substitute buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or plant-based yogurt for vegan version.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pink color without altering cookie texture or moisture content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg