Description
Bring a delightful twist to your baking with Cotton Candy Cookies! These whimsical treats blend the classic taste of sugar cookies with the enchanting flavor of cotton candy, making them an ideal choice for birthdays and celebrations. Their vibrant pink and blue hues not only make them visually appealing but also create an irresistible treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy their soft texture and nostalgic sweetness at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Pink food coloring, a few drops
- Blue food coloring, a few drops
- Cotton candy flavoring (optional), adjust to taste
- Sprinkles (optional), for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; color one half pink and the other half blue. Form small balls by combining both colors lightly.
- Arrange on the baking sheet, adding sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Adjust cotton candy flavoring to your taste for added sweetness. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain cookie shape. Use quality ingredients for richer flavor.