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Mexican Pink Cookies Recipe

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Mexican Pink Cookies (Polvorones Rosas) deliver crumbly shortbread bliss with vibrant pink color and sparkling sugar crust. Traditional Mexican bakery treat perfect for Cinco de Mayo, baby showers, weddings, and Pinterest cookie exchange boards that pop visually.

Ingredients

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  • Cookie Dough:
  • 4¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1¾ cups butter-flavored shortening (or lard)
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • Pink gel food coloring (6-8 drops)
  • For Rolling:
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (coarse decorating sugar optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets parchment paper.
  • 2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt in large bowl. Set aside.
  • 3. Beat shortening + granulated sugar + vanilla medium speed 2 mins until light, fluffy.
  • 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients until just combined (dough soft, slightly sticky).
  • 6. Knead in pink food coloring until uniform rosy color.
  • 7. Scoop 1½ tbsp portions (#40 cookie scoop). Roll tight balls.
  • 8. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place 2″ apart on sheets.
  • 9. Bake 11-13 mins until edges set, centers soft. Cool 5 mins on pan.
  • 10. Transfer wire rack. Store airtight 1 week.

Notes

  • Butter-flavored shortening = authentic crumbly texture. Lard traditional.
  • Gel coloring > liquid for vibrant color without changing dough consistency.
  • Don’t overbake – pale centers = perfect crumbly texture.
  • Chill dough 30 mins if too sticky to roll.
  • Make rainbow: divide dough, color portions differently.
  • Freezes beautifully – bake from frozen +2 mins.
  • Double sugar roll = extra sparkle for parties.
  • Perfect tea cookie, wedding favor, holiday gift box star.

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Keywords: mexican pink cookies, polvorones rosas, pink sugar cookies, mexican shortbread cookies, cinco de mayo cookies

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