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Pink velvet cookies are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cookie. The main difference lies in the color. While red velvet cookies have a deep red hue, pink velvet cookies offer a lighter, softer pink shade. This change in color happens due to the amount of food coloring used. Pink velvet cookies often use less food coloring, giving them that charming pastel look.

Pink Velvet Cookies

Satisfy your sweet cravings with pink velvet cookies! This delightful recipe guide walks you through the origins, flavors, and an easy step-by-step process to bake these charming treats. Perfect for parties, baby showers, or a special treat, these soft cookies promise to impress. Discover tips on achieving the ideal color and texture, plus fun variations to try.
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Ingredients
  

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon buttermilk

2 tablespoons red food coloring

1 cup white chocolate chips

1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.

        Add the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

          Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.

            Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread.

                Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

                  Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

                    Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 30 mins | 24 cookies

                      - Presentation Tips: Arrange the cookies on a decorative platter, dusted with powdered sugar and serve with a side of pink lemonade for a delightful treat. Consider using fun baking liners or wrapping individual cookies in pink cellophane for gifting!