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Pink Frosted Sugar Cookies
Dessert

Pink Frosted Sugar Cookies

1 h 15 minServes 18Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

18 people
  • butter (softened)Dairy113 g
  • granulated sugarPantry100 g
  • egg (room temperature)Dairy1 piece
  • vanilla bean pastePantry8 ml
  • all purpose flourGrains180 g
  • baking powderPantry2 g
  • baking sodaPantry1 g
  • saltSpices1.5 g
  • butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy94 g
  • powdered sugarPantry150 g
  • vanilla extractPantry4 ml
  • milkDairy45 ml
  • pink food coloring (drops)Other3 pieces
  • pink sprinkles (for topping)Other20 g

per serving

Nutrition

115kcal

Carbs
15 g
Proteins
1 g
Fat
6 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the butter and sugar

    • In a bowl, mix the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    Step 1
  2. Add the egg and vanilla

    • Mix in the egg and vanilla bean paste until just combined.
    Step 2
  3. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • Mix gently until a dough forms, without overmixing.
    Step 3
  4. Chill the dough

    • Scoop the dough into balls and chill.
    Step 4
  5. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
    Step 5
  6. Arrange the dough balls

    • Place the dough balls on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the cookies

    • Bake until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
    Step 7
  8. Cool the cookies

    • Cool on the pan, then transfer to a rack.
    Step 8
  9. Make the frosting

    • Whip the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk and pink food coloring until light and fluffy.
    • Add more milk if the frosting is too thick for piping consistency.
    Step 9
  10. Decorate the cookies

    • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and finish with pink sprinkles.
    Step 10