Pink Sugar Cookies
These soft and chewy Pink Sugar Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on classic sugar cookies. Make them for Valentine's Day, Spring holidays or just because.
Equipment
- stand mixer or electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup pink, red, white m&m candies
- food coloring, red or pink
- pink, red, white sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and white sugar on medium speed until combined. Add the vanilla extract and eggs and beat for another minute.
- Add the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat for 2-3 minutes until well combined, using a spatula to push down any flour stuck to the sides of the bowl.
- Add the milk and beat on medium until the dough is smooth. Add 3-4 drops of red food coloring and continue mixing for 1 minute. Add more coloring a few drops at a time until the desired color of pink has been achieved.
- Add the m&m's or sprinkles and mix for about 30 seconds. Chill the bowl of dough for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, roll 2 tablespoons of dough into ball. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and cook for 7-9 minutes at 400℉.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store your sugar cookies at room temperature in a covered container for 2-3 days for optimal freshness. They can be frozen for up to 6 months. They defrost quickly on the counter, in just about an hour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ozCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
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