Crumbl Sugar Cookies Pink Almond (Printable)

Soft thick sugar cookies topped with creamy pink almond frosting, perfect for sharing at parties

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Sugar Cookies

01 - 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 teaspoon almond extract
06 - 5 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
08 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ For the Pink Almond Frosting

09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
13 - Pink food coloring, as needed
14 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla and almond extracts until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently press each dough ball to 3/4-inch thickness using your palm or the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked. Do not overbake for optimal texture.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
10 - Beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and fluffy.
11 - Add almond extract and pinch of salt. Mix in pink food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
12 - Generously spread pink almond frosting over each completely cooled cookie. Smooth tops with spatula or create decorative swirls.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the high butter content and careful baking time
  • The pink almond frosting tastes exactly like the famous bakery version everyone keeps talking about
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of soft cookies remove them from the oven even if centers look slightly undone
  • The dough must be scooped generously to achieve that famous thick bakery style appearance
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients for consistent results every time
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is particularly warm to prevent spreading

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