Irresistible Galentine’s Frosted Pink Cookie Stack Board
A festive and easy-to-make frosted pink cookie stack perfect for Galentine’s Day or any party. Soft buttery cookies with silky pink frosting and sprinkles create a charming and crowd-pleasing dessert board.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- A few drops pink gel food coloring
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- Pink gel food coloring (for frosting)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
- Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring and mix until dough is pastel pink.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Roll balls with hands for uniform shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then vanilla extract.
- Slowly mix in milk or heavy cream, adjusting to spreadable consistency. Add pink gel food coloring drop by drop until desired shade is reached.
- Assemble cookie stack board by layering cookies on a large serving board or platter. Spread or pipe frosting on each cookie before stacking, alternating with sprinkles for texture and visual appeal.
- Build the stack as high as desired, ensuring stability with a wider base.
Notes
Keep butter at room temperature for easy mixing and tender crumb. Use gel food coloring to avoid adding extra liquid. Frost only cooled cookies to prevent melting. Chill dough 15 minutes before baking to reduce spreading. If frosting is too thick, add milk; if too thin, add powdered sugar. For stable stacks, use a wider base and larger cookies at the bottom. Piping frosting gives a polished look but spreading with a knife works fine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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