Sugar Cookies with Pink Frosting and Sprinkles

Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with these soft and buttery Sugar Cookies with Pink Frosting and Sprinkles! Perfectly golden and slightly crisp on the edges, these cookies boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The creamy pink frosting, delicately tinted with a touch of red food coloring, adds a luscious sweetness and a whimsical pop of color. Topped with a generous sprinkle of your favorite colorful sprinkles, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. With simple pantry staples, a quick 20-minute prep time, and a playful decorating step, this recipe is ideal for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet, cheerful bite. Whether you're baking with kids or looking for a festive dessert, these sugar cookies will delight every cookie lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 drops Red food coloring
• 0.5 cup Sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with 2 tablespoons of milk, until a dough forms.

Step 6

Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Press each ball gently with the bottom of a glass or palm of your hand to flatten slightly.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.

Step 9

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

To prepare the frosting, beat 0.25 cup of softened butter with 2 cups of powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.

Step 11

Add 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting; continue beating until smooth.

Step 12

Mix in 2 drops of red food coloring to achieve a soft pink color.

Step 13

Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of pink frosting on each cookie using a knife or spatula.

Step 14

Top the frosted cookies with sprinkles immediately to ensure they stick.

Step 15

Allow frosting to set at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1427.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6189.4

Total Fat 280.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 870.7mg	0%
Sodium 2187.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 889.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 590.2g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 79.8IU	0%
Calcium 216.2mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 644.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 56.7%