Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft buttery cookies topped with pink almond frosting, just like the famous bakery treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
06 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Pink Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Pink gel food coloring
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop out dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) and roll into balls. Place spaced apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Slightly flatten each dough ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to create thick, round disks.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look just barely done. Do not overbake.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - In a medium bowl, beat butter until creamy.
11 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
12 - Add almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 tablespoon milk or cream. Beat until fluffy. Add more milk as needed for a spreadable consistency.
13 - Mix in a few drops of pink gel food coloring until desired color is reached.
14 - Once cookies are fully cooled, generously frost each cookie with the pink frosting. Let set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The almond and vanilla combo in the frosting tastes exactly like the bakery version
- These stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the underbaked centers
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is intentional, the cookies finish cooking on the hot baking sheet
- The frosting must go on completely cool cookies or it will melt right off
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm, this prevents spreading