Soft Pink Sugar Cookies
These soft, buttery pink sugar cookies feature a tender texture and delicate almond-vanilla flavor, topped with cheerful pink frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for best results.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract For a stronger almond flavor, increase the amount.
Topping
- Pink frosting For topping the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow the oven to fully preheat before baking.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture just until a cookie dough forms.
Baking
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Watch closely to avoid overbrowning.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before transferring to racks.
- Once cooled, frost with pink frosting before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container.