Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor, these Pink Velvet Cookies are as delightful to eat as they are to look at. Their vibrant pink hue, velvety texture, and creamy white chocolate chips make them a perfect treat for any occasion—whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, or just a fun baking session. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour, 2 ½ cups
- Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda, ½ teaspoon
- Salt, ½ teaspoon
- Wet Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar, 1 ½ cups
- Egg, 1 large
- Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons
- Pink gel food coloring, 2 teaspoons
- Mix-Ins:
- White chocolate chips, 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Food Coloring:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Stir in the pink gel food coloring, adjusting the amount to achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Stop mixing as soon as the flour is fully incorporated.
- Fold in the White Chocolate Chips:
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Shape the Dough:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into 1 ½-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, serve the cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant pink hue without altering the dough’s consistency.
- For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Don’t overbake; the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American