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Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies for a Joyful Holiday

Enjoy these Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies, a festive treat with a vibrant hue and soft texture, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can substitute with unsalted and adjust salt to taste
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutions suggested
  • 2 large Eggs a flax egg may work as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cake Batter Flavoring substitute with vanilla extract if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Pink Food Coloring any gel or liquid coloring works
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can use whole wheat flour for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it is fresh for optimal results
For the Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter can substitute with margarine
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese consider non-dairy cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla any extract can work
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar no replacements suggested
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt essential for taste—omit cautiously
  • 2 tablespoons Milk/Heavy Cream any non-dairy milk works as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, cake batter flavoring, and pink food coloring to the mixture; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough into 3-tablespoon balls and slightly flatten before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffed and centers are no longer glossy; let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency; thin with milk if necessary.
  9. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and decorate with festive sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Experiment with sprinkles for festive looks.

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