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Mexican Pink Cookies Recipe

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These Mexican Pink Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a tender, buttery texture tinted with a charming pink hue. Lightly sweetened and subtly flavored with vanilla, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence, with a crisp sugar coating that adds an extra touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pink or red food coloring, to desired shade

For Topping

  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13 x 9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light, smooth, and creamy, creating the perfect base for your pink cookies.
  3. Add Flavorings and Color: Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and a few drops of pink or red food coloring. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the color and flavor.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps the cookies tender.
  5. Shape Dough Balls: Use a dough scoop or tablespoon to portion out dough balls about 2 tablespoons each. Roll each ball between your hands to form smooth spheres. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. You should be able to fit about 8 per baking sheet.
  6. Flatten Dough: Gently press each dough ball down with the bottom of a glass or your palm to flatten them to about ½ inch thickness, shaping the cookies evenly for uniform baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft in the middle.
  8. Sprinkle Sugar: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle the tops of the warm cookies with granulated sugar to add a subtle crunch and extra sweetness.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these charming, pink-hued cookies warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugar.
  • Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Do not overbake; cookies will appear soft in the center when done and firm up as they cool.
  • You can substitute powdered sugar with superfine sugar, but the texture will be slightly different.

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