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Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies with Creamy Frosting

These Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies celebrate the season with a delightful cake batter flavor and fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter, adjusting salt as needed.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substitutions for best results.
  • 2 large Eggs Consider flax eggs or applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 tbsp Cake Batter Flavoring Vanilla extract works as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Pink Food Coloring Gel food coloring is recommended.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check freshness for optimal results.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract No substitutions needed.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Consider sugar alternatives for a lower-sugar option.
  • 2 tbsp Milk/Heavy Cream Plant-based milk can be used.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles Feel free to use any colorful sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, cake batter flavoring, and pink food coloring, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, folding gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and slightly flatten before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffed with glossy centers, then cool on the baking sheet.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
  8. If necessary, add milk or heavy cream to achieve the desired frosting consistency.
  9. Frost the cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Sprinkle with colorful Christmas sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow cookies to cool completely before frosting. Consider resting frosted cookies for a few hours to enhance flavor.

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