Pink Frosted Cookies
Brighten your dessert table with these irresistible Pink Frosted Cookies, a delightful treat that's as delicious as it is eye-catching! Featuring a soft and buttery cookie base with just the right hint of vanilla, these cookies are topped with a creamy, dreamy pink frosting made from powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of food coloring for that signature blush hue. Add a shower of festive sprinkles for extra charm! Perfect for parties, Valentine's Day, baby showers, or whenever you're craving something sweet, these cookies are easy to make in under 30 minutes of prep time and yield a batch of 24. Whether you're baking for friends or indulging yourself, these customizable sugar cookies with pink frosting are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 drops pink food coloring
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press down each dough ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Add the pink food coloring, one drop at a time, and mix until the desired shade of pink is achieved.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of each cookie using a butter knife or offset spatula.
If desired, add sprinkles on top of the frosting for decoration.
Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Enjoy your Pink Frosted Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.3 g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.4 g | 802% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 862 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 1168 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 686.6 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 450.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
