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Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

These delightful pink velvet cookies are soft, chewy, and boast a vibrant color, perfectly complemented by a luscious cream cheese glaze. A fun and festive treat for any occasion!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp White vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp Red food coloring gel or liquid, adjust to desired pink shade
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 2 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tbsp Milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small saucepan (optional, for melted butter)

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. 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.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cookies
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.