Delicious Mexican Pink Cookies with Pink Icing Recipe
Mexican Pink Cookies are buttery, tender sugar cookies topped with a vibrant pink icing. These delightful cookies are perfect for festive occasions or a sweet treat anytime, offering a classic baked cookie experience with a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pink Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Few drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
- Prepare Pink Icing: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of pink icing on top using a knife or spatula. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- You can adjust the pink color by adding more or fewer drops of food coloring.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, consider adding sprinkles on top of the icing before it sets.
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