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Pink Velvet Cookie

Deliciously Soft Pink Velvet Cookies for Your Next Celebration

These delightful Pink Velvet Cookies are a perfect balance of chewy texture and rich vanilla cocoa flavor, ideal for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for deeper color
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can swap with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown enhances flavor
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use premium quality for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Pink Food Coloring Natural alternatives like beet juice can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring to the creamed mixture and mix until incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart, and bake for about 10 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Customize with mix-ins like white chocolate chips if desired.

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