Description
These Deliciously Easy Pink Velvet Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, combining a soft, fluffy texture with a vibrant pink color and decadent white chocolate chips. Simple to make and irresistibly charming, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pink food coloring (gel preferred)
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Flavoring: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, then mix in the pink food coloring to achieve your desired vibrant pink shade.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form small dough balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a delightful presentation.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color without altering the dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to enhance flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted with regular chocolate chips or chopped nuts if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine and ensure white chocolate chips are dairy-free.
