A cake batter–flavored Christmas Pink Velvet Cookie that’s soft, sweet, and perfectly PINK—topped with a swirl of velvety cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles. These cookies are cheerful, nostalgic, and honestly better than Christmas morning.
If you love pink desserts, cake batter flavor, or eye-catching holiday cookies, this recipe belongs on your Christmas baking list.
What Are Pink Velvet Cookies?
Think cake batter meets soft sugar cookie, with a slightly cakey texture and a dreamy pink hue. These Pink Velvet Cookies are tender, buttery, and lightly puffed, finished with a thick spiral of cream cheese frosting and holiday sprinkles.
They’re:
- Soft and pillowy (never dry)
- Sweet but not overwhelming
- Fun, festive, and completely irresistible
In one word? Divine.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No chilling required – straight from bowl to oven
- Perfectly pink for Christmas dessert tables
- Cake batter flavoring makes them extra special
- Crowd-pleasing frosting with classic cream cheese tang
- Easy to customize for themes (pink Christmas, birthdays, Wicked watch parties 👀)
Pink-loving friends will obsess over these—and honestly, Glinda would be thrillified.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Exact measurements and full instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Pink Velvet Cookies
- Salted butter, softened – Adds flavor; unsalted works too with a pinch of salt
- Granulated sugar – Keeps the cookies light and sweet
- Eggs – For structure and softness
- Cake batter flavoring – The star ingredient—don’t skip it
- Pink food coloring – Customize the shade to your liking
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder – Gives the cookies a gentle lift
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
- Salted butter, softened
- Cream cheese, room temperature – Use block-style, not spreadable
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Milk or heavy cream – To adjust consistency
- Christmas sprinkles – Bakery sprinkles work great and are budget-friendly
How to Make Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs, cake batter flavoring, and pink food coloring, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Scoop 3-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and gently flatten.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the centers are puffed and no longer glossy.
- Make the frosting by whipping butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, then salt and milk until creamy and pipeable.
- Pipe frosting onto slightly warm cookies in a spiral and immediately top with Christmas sprinkles.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Warm-cookie option: Store unfrosted cookies at room temp, warm briefly in the microwave, then frost before serving for that bakery-style experience.
Can You Freeze Pink Velvet Cookies?
Yes!
Place frosted cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes until firm. Transfer to an airtight container with parchment between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Perfect for the Holidays (and Beyond)
These Christmas Pink Velvet Cookies are:
- Stunning on cookie trays
- Perfect for pink-themed Christmas parties
- Adorable for birthdays or baby showers
- Easy to adapt with different sprinkle colors
Soft, festive, and filled with cake batter magic—this is one cookie recipe you’ll make year after year.