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Easy Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These Easy Pink Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine the softness and subtle sweetness of a white cake mix cookie with a vibrant pink hue and a rich, creamy frosting. The cookies are soft and slightly cakey, baked to perfection, then topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs for an extra delightful texture. Perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or whenever a sweet treat is needed!

Ingredients

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Pink Velvet Cookies

  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1–2 drops pink food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (to thin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and pink food coloring. Use a handheld or stand mixer to blend everything together until you form a thick dough.
  3. Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion out 11-12 cookies. With your hands, press each portion into a thick, round disc. Place 6 cookies at a time on a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are set. For leftover dough, bake smaller cookies that can be crumbled later for decorating.
  4. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting.
  5. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and softened butter. Use a handheld mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until the mixture reaches a pipeable consistency. Add milk as needed to thin the frosting.
  6. Assemble Cookies: Transfer the frosting to a piping or zipper bag and cut a large triangle at the tip. Pipe the frosting onto each cooled cookie in a circular motion starting from the outside and moving inward. Sprinkle cookie crumbs from the leftover smaller cookies on top as a finishing touch.
  7. Storage: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • To make 18-20 smaller cookies, use a medium cookie scoop and bake for 8-10 minutes, following all other directions as stated.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Use silicone mats or parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
  • Adjust food coloring quantity depending on preferred intensity of pink color.

Keywords: Pink Velvet Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Soft Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Holiday Cookies, Dessert Cookies

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