Pink Velvet Cookie Treats
Delightful pink cookies with a soft, cake-like texture and a creamy interior, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Red Food Coloring (to desired intensity)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, then buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated. Gradually incorporate the red food coloring.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set, with crisp edges and soft centers.
- Cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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