Pink Sugar Cookies
These pink sugar cookies are gluten free dairy free sugar cookies that are naturally colored pink. They are so chewy, soft, and they melt in your mouth. The crackly, sugar-coated tops make them beautiful and delicious, and you only need one bowl. They are so easy to make in just 20 minutes-- no chill time required!
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Electric Mixer or stand mixer
- 1 Large Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup coconut oil softened
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour with xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 teaspoons natural red food coloring
- ½ cup cane sugar for rolling the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat vegan butter, coconut oil, and cane sugar with an electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).½ cup vegan butter, ½ cup coconut oil, 1 cup cane sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat on medium speed until creamy and well-combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until just incorporated.2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add natural red food coloring to the cookie dough, a small amount at a time. Stir and add more natural food coloring until the desired pink color is reached.1-2 teaspoons natural red food coloring
- Use a small 1" cookie scoop to form the dough into balls. Roll them in cane sugar before placing them on the baking sheet 1-2" apart. Gently press on the tops of the cookie dough balls to flatten them slightly to encourage spreading while baking.½ cup cane sugar
- Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes. They should spread and have crackly tops. They may appear underbaked, but this is what makes them chewy. Let them set up on the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep for 5-7 days.
Can you freeze sugar cookies? Yes, place the cookies in an airtight container and keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
