Description
Soft, pink sugar cookies that are lightly sweet, quick to make, and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Add red food coloring until desired pink color is achieved.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Cool on wire racks and enjoy your whimsical Pink Sugar Cookies!
Notes
Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing and do not overmix after you add the flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, pink cookies, dessert, baking