Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies are a festive twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a soft pink hue and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they combine tender texture with sweet, creamy topping and colorful sprinkles for a cheerful finish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (333g) salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (345g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp cake batter flavoring
- Pink food coloring (a few drops)
- 4 ½ cups (684g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup (56g) butter, softened (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- Milk or heavy cream, to thin frosting
- Christmas sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes using a stand mixer.
- Step 3: Add the eggs, cake batter flavoring, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the dough comes together.
- Step 5: Divide the dough into 3 tablespoon portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment- or silicone-lined cookie sheet.
- Step 6: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookie centers have puffed and lost their glossy finish.
- Step 7: While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. Beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Step 8: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Stir in a pinch of salt, then add milk or heavy cream a few teaspoons at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Step 9: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe a spiral of frosting onto each warm cookie, starting from the center and moving outward. Immediately top with Christmas sprinkles to decorate.
Tips & Variations
- For a stronger pink color, add more food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach the perfect shade.
- Try swapping the cake batter flavoring with almond or vanilla extract for a different twist.
- If you prefer a thicker frosting, reduce the milk or cream added; for a thinner spreadable frosting, add a little more.
- Use festive sprinkles in different shapes and colors to match your holiday theme.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture. You can also freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw completely before frosting.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. This helps the flavors develop and can make rolling easier.
What if I don’t have cake batter flavoring?
If you don’t have cake batter flavoring, vanilla extract is a good substitute. Use the same amount for a lovely, classic flavor.
PrintChristmas Pink Velvet Cookies Recipe
These festive Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies combine a soft, delicate pink velvet cookie base with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, finished with colorful holiday sprinkles for a perfect seasonal treat. Soft, flavorful, and visually charming, they make a wonderful addition to any holiday cookie platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 ½ cups (333g) salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (345g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp cake batter flavoring
- pink food coloring, a few drops
- 4 ½ cups (684g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
Frosting
- 1/4 cup (56g) butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- milk or heavy cream, a few teaspoons to thin
- Christmas sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a stand mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavoring: Incorporate the eggs, cake batter flavoring, and a few drops of pink food coloring into the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
- Shape cookies: Divide the dough into 3 tablespoon portions, roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly and arrange them spaced on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
- Bake cookies: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the centers puff up and lose their glossy appearance.
- Prepare frosting: While cookies cool, whip together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and thin: Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time to the cream cheese mixture, then add a pinch of salt. Slowly add milk or heavy cream a few teaspoons at a time until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Pipe frosting and decorate: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe spirals of frosting onto the still warm cookies starting from the center outward, then immediately sprinkle with Christmas-themed sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
- You can adjust pink food coloring intensity to your preferred shade.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can also be refrigerated for longer storage; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, pink velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday baking, festive cookies
