Description
A classic pink sugar cookie recipe that’s soft, buttery, and full of nostalgic flavor. These cookies are lightly tinted with pink food coloring and topped with a simple pink frosting, perfect for parties, holidays, or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink gel food coloring (for dough and frosting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Add a small amount of pink food coloring and mix until the desired shade is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Use the bottom of a glass (dipped in sugar if desired) to gently flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pink food coloring. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cookies and allow the frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color without altering the dough consistency.
- Almond extract adds a classic bakery flavor but is optional.
- Do not overbake; cookies should stay soft in the center.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
