Pink Sugar Cookies
Delightfully tender and chewy pink sugar cookies with sweet vanilla notes, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- to taste pink food coloring Add gradually for desired shade.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the dough and mix until your desired shade is achieved.
- Roll the dough into balls about one inch in diameter and roll each in granulated sugar.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Can be frozen for up to three months.