Pink Velvet Cookies (Printable)

Vibrant, soft, and chewy pink treats studded with white chocolate chips, ideal for festive occasions or a sweet everyday delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons pink gel food coloring

→ Add-Ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined. Mix in pink gel food coloring until the dough achieves an even pink hue.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into the dough using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
06 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step prevents excessive spreading during baking.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cookies will continue firming during cooling.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between crispy edges and chewy centers, the kind of texture that makes you reach for just one more
  • The white chocolate pairing is absolute genius, creamy and sweet against that subtle vanilla base
  • They look like you spent hours on them but come together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
02 -
  • Gel food coloring is absolutely essential here, liquid coloring will add too much moisture and ruin your cookie texture
  • That chilling step might seem annoying when youre craving cookies, but skipping it results in flat, disappointing discs
  • Underbaking is your friend, pull them out when edges are set but centers still look soft and slightly glossy
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for proper creaming, so pull your butter and egg out at least an hour before baking
  • Invest in a kitchen scale if you bake frequently, precise measurements make these cookies turn out perfectly every single time
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