Fluffy Copycat Crumbl Pink Sugar Cookies
A quick and easy recipe to make soft, fluffy pink sugar cookies inspired by Crumbl, perfect for any occasion with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (345 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g) mixed with a few drops of pink food coloring for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While dough chills, mix granulated sugar with a few drops of pink food coloring in a small bowl.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Roll each ball in the pink sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are just set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and maintain thickness. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to incorporate air for fluffiness. Use cornstarch for a soft crumb. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and melt-in-your-mouth. If kitchen is warm, chilling is non-negotiable. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1.5
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