Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the red food coloring, starting with 1 teaspoon, and mix until the desired vibrant pink color is achieved. Add more if a deeper color is desired.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cookies
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can lightly flatten them slightly with your palm if you prefer a flatter cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake to ensure soft, chewy cookies.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an heuristic mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until the glaze is smooth and pourable. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
Glaze and Serve
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over each cookie. Allow the glaze to set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer red velvet flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder along with the flour, reducing the flour by 1 tablespoon. Store pink velvet cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator if glazed, for up to 5 days.
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