Pink Velvet Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft and chewy cookies with a vibrant pink color and creamy white chocolate chips, ideal for celebrations or a delightful snack.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons pink gel food coloring

→ Add-Ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

# Preparation steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add pink gel food coloring and mix until uniform color is achieved throughout the batter.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
06 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling helps cookies maintain their shape during baking.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cookies may appear slightly underbaked but will firm upon cooling.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly soft and chewy, like a cross between a classic chocolate chip cookie and a velvet cake
  • That vibrant pink color makes people smile before they even take a bite
  • White chocolate and vanilla create the most delicate creamy flavor that lets the color shine
02 -
  • Overmixing once the flour is added will make these cookies tough instead of tender
  • The chilling step is essential because it prevents cookies from spreading too thin in the oven
  • Underbaking slightly is the secret to that perfect soft chewy texture everyone loves
03 -
  • Press a few extra white chocolate chips into the tops before baking for that bakery finish
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the creamiest dough texture
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