Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of pink frosting on top of each cookie using a knife or offset spatula.
- Serve the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
For a deeper pink color, add more food coloring. You can substitute almond extract with vanilla extract if preferred.
