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Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, tender pink velvet cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or cozy treats. This easy homemade recipe delivers bakery-quality results with simple ingredients and a festive pop of color.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon pink beet powder (or red food coloring)
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and pink beet powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture in three parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients; mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low then high until light and fluffy.
  11. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  12. Once cookies are cool, frost generously using an offset spatula or piping bag.
  13. Optional: sprinkle with pink sanding sugar or edible pearls.

Notes

If frosting is too soft, chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes before spreading. If dough is sticky, chill for 20 minutes to make scooping easier. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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