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Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are simple to make and deliciously rich, perfect for elevating any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 box White Cake Mix or vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Pink Food Coloring gel food coloring recommended
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • piping bag
  • measuring cups
  • oven

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and pink food coloring. Beat until a thick dough forms.
  3. Use a 1/4 cup measure to portion the dough, rolling each into a disc shape. Place on baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  4. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
  6. Once cooled, frost the tops of the cookies with the cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle cookie crumbs on top if desired.
  7. Serve on a decorative platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened for a smooth frosting. Adjust frosting consistency with milk for best results.

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