Description
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical and colorful twist on classic sugar cookies. With the sweet essence of cotton candy and vibrant pink and blue hues, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy extract
- Blue and pink gel food coloring
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract until combined.
- Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Tint and Swirl Dough: Divide the dough into two portions, tinting one with pink food coloring and the other with blue. Gently swirl or marble the two doughs together without overmixing.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in white chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- You can freeze the dough for later use or refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
- Cotton candy extract is strong—start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
