Craving a treat that fits your busy lifestyle but doesn't compromise on health or taste? Look no further than Pink Kiss Cookies! They're quick to make, packed with feel-good ingredients, and bursting with delicious flavor. As a busy mom, I know how hard it can be to find snacks that everyone loves and that I can feel good about giving them. These cookies have quickly become a family favorite, and I'm so excited to share the recipe with you!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to bake a version of these cookies every Valentine’s Day, calling them "Love Bites." The pink hue and delicate sweetness always felt so special. This recipe is my updated, healthier take on her classic, bringing back that feeling of warmth and love with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
- Powdered sugar, for coating
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Add red food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you reach your desired pink shade. Mix well. Now we have a Pink Kiss Cookies dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.
- Serve and enjoy your Pink Kiss Cookies!
Pink Kiss Cookies
Quick and delicious cookies perfect for any occasion. A healthier take on a classic Valentine’s Day treat!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup milk
- Add red food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you reach your desired pink shade. Mix well. Now we have a Pink Kiss Cookies dough.Red food coloring (gel preferred)
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.Powdered sugar, for coating
- Serve and enjoy your Pink Kiss Cookies!