Description
Delight in these vibrant Red & Pink Cookies, perfectly soft and bursting with color. This recipe combines classic cookie flavors with a stunning pink frosting finish, making them an irresistible treat for parties or anytime you crave a fun and festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup milk
Frosting
- 1/2 cup pink frosting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to evenly incorporate them into the batter.
- Add Flavors and Color: Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully combined, giving the batter its signature vibrant color.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute these leavening and seasoning agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and stir until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before spreading the pink frosting on top for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter.
- You can adjust the amount of red food coloring to reach your preferred shade of red.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the frosting for extra decoration.
