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Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies

Soft pink velvet cookies with a tender crumb, subtle cocoa flavor, and festive holiday decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pink food coloring gel preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until set but soft.

Notes

Decorate after cooling for best results.