Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Soft, buttery cookies topped with pink almond frosting. A bakery-style favorite made at home.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Base
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
→ 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
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets with spacing.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to create thick, uniform disks.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers appear slightly underdone. Remove before overbaking to preserve softness.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
11 - Gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
12 - Add almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Beat until fluffy. Add additional milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
13 - Mix in pink gel food coloring drop by drop until desired vibrant pink hue is achieved.
14 - Once cookies are completely cooled, generously frost each cookie with pink frosting. Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The almond extract in the frosting creates this sophisticated flavor that makes people ask 'whats your secret'
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to that precise baking window
02 -
- Overbaking by even one minute transforms these from pillowy to dry, so pull them when centers still look slightly soft
- The frosting needs completely cooled cookies or it will melt into a sad, glossy mess instead of sitting pretty on top
03 -
- Weighing your flour instead of scooping directly from the bag will consistently give you softer cookies
- If your kitchen runs warm, chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading