Pink Sugar Cookies: Easy, Sweet Treats for Every Occasion
Delightful pink sugar cookies that are perfect for any occasion, combining sweetness with a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup pink sanding sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined. <li id="instruction-step-5" Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Press each ball down gently with a fork and sprinkle with pink sanding sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, decorate with icing.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg