Description
Indulgent crumbl pink donut cookies blend nostalgic bakery charm with sweet homemade magic. Sweet strawberry glaze and delicate sprinkles create a playful dessert that melts in your mouth and sparks pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until smooth and well integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to create a consistent cookie dough.
- Portion dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, placing them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Gently press down on each dough ball using the back of a spoon to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges as an indication of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare frosting by blending powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Introduce pink food coloring to the frosting, mixing thoroughly to create an even, vibrant pink hue.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, generously spread pink frosting across the top of each cookie.
Notes
- Swap flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a low-carb version.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pink frosting without altering the consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg