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Tender Pink Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

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These tender pink vanilla bean sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and subtly tinted with natural beet powder for a gentle pop of color. They feature real vanilla bean seeds for unmatched flavor and are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Seeds scraped from 1 pure vanilla bean pod
  • 1 teaspoon natural beet powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Sprinkle the beet powder over the wet ingredients and gently mix in.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 20 minutes before baking. Avoid overcreaming butter and sugar to prevent puffing and collapsing. Use fresh vanilla bean seeds for best flavor. Fold flour gently to keep cookies tender. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking.

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