Description
Soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with glossy pink icing, perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
- Pink gel food coloring
- Granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 1–2 hours.
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake on a lined sheet for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing by mixing confectioners’ sugar, milk, salt, and pink gel food coloring until smooth.
- Once cookies are completely cool, ice them with the prepared glaze.
Notes
Chill dough longer for better texture. Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American