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Pink Kiss Cookies

Pink Kiss Cookies

Quick and delicious cookies perfect for any occasion. A healthier take on a classic Valentine's Day treat!
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • Powdered sugar, for coating

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.
    Powdered sugar, for coating
  11. Serve and enjoy your Pink Kiss Cookies!