Description
Enjoy these soft and delightful Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies, featuring a tender crumb infused with a hint of vanilla and a vibrant pink hue. Topped with a creamy, sweet pink frosting, these cookies are perfect for celebrations or a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional, for pink hue)
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A drop of red food coloring (optional, for pink frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully and create a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and salt for consistent dough texture.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Incorporate food coloring here if you want a pink hue throughout the dough.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet, allowing room for spreading. This will ensure even baking.
- Flatten Dough Balls: Gently press each dough ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten them slightly, ensuring a uniform thickness and texture.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden. Be careful not to overbake to preserve the soft texture of the cookies.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add a drop of red food coloring to achieve a pink frosting if desired.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, generously frost each cookie with the prepared frosting to add sweetness and a beautiful color finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Use a glass dipped in sugar to press down dough balls for a decorative sugary finish.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Food coloring is optional; adjust based on your preferred cookie and frosting color intensity.
