Description
Delightful and easy-to-make cake cookies with a sweet pink frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring for pink hue
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring for frosting.
- Once cookies are cool, frost and decorate with sprinkles.
- Enjoy with friends and family!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day cookies, cake cookies, dessert, easy recipes, festive treats