Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies! Soft, buttery, and adorned with creamy frosting, these stunning cookies are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Their vibrant pink hue makes them the perfect centerpiece for any dessert table, ensuring they’ll be a hit at all your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired pink hue)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, then mix in red food coloring until the desired pink shade is reached.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- For the frosting, beat powdered sugar and milk until smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled cookies as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg