Soft & Sparkly Pink Sugar Cookies
These soft and buttery pink sugar cookies are rolled in pink sugar for the ultimate Glinda-approved sparkle. A must-have for birthdays, Wicked parties, or any time you need a little extra pink in your life.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pink gel food coloring
- ½ cup pink sanding sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Stir in pink food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. (Yes, chilling is necessary—no skipping!)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in pink sanding sugar for extra sparkle.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges just barely start to turn golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.