Soft Pink Velvet Cookies with White Chips
These soft pink velvet cookies with white chips are irresistibly tender and chewy, featuring a nostalgic flavor with a modern twist. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pink gel food coloring
- 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese together on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating for another 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until thoroughly combined.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pink gel food coloring and mix until the dough turns a soft pink color.
- Fold in the dry flour mixture gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too sticky to scoop, chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before baking. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use gel food coloring to avoid adding extra liquid. Watch oven temperature closely and remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft to avoid overbaking. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking to improve flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1
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