EasyPeasie Red Blend Valentine Cookies Recipe

First, here's your quick and "easy peasy" recipe... 

Add 2 tablespoons of EasyPeasie Red Blend to your favorite sugar cookie recipe! Easy peasie ;)  And add more Red Blend to frosting to give it a pop of pink!

And here's your detailed recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup EasyPeasie Red Blend
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the Pink Frosting:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons EasyPeasie Red Blend
• 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

   • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, EasyPeasie Red Blend, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
   • Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.

2. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Shape and Bake:

   • Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
   • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the cookies stand on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Prepare the Pink Frosting:

   • In a medium-sized bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, EasyPeasie Red Blend, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk; if it's too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.
   • The frosting will naturally turn to a lovely pink/red shade due to the EasyPeasie Red Blend.

6. Decorate the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the pink frosting over the tops. Allow the frosting to set before serving.

Tip: These sugar cookies not only have a delightful pink hue but also a nutritional boost from the EasyPeasie Red Blend. They're perfect for special occasions, holidays, or any day you want to make a little more colorful and nutritious!