Deliciously soft, fluffy sugar cookies with a vibrant pink frosting, decorated with fun sprinkles. These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a balance of sweetness and buttery goodness with a fun, playful twist.
Quick Description
These pink sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with a smooth pink frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness. The combination of the tender cookie and creamy frosting makes them a crowd favorite for any party or celebration.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 12–16 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Approx. Nutrition (per cookie):
Calories: 180
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Ingredients List
For the Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Pink Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired consistency)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (or desired color)
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the cookie dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
2. Add dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
3. Shape the dough
Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough per ball) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the dough slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hands.
4. Bake the cookies
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
5. Make the frosting
In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract and milk, and mix until smooth. Adjust the milk for a frosting consistency that is spreadable. Add pink food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
6. Frost the cookies
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of pink frosting on top of each cookie. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
7. Serve and enjoy
Allow the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
