Cotton candy isn’t just for carnivals anymore! These Cotton Candy Cookies bring the nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth flavor of cotton candy into a soft, chewy cookie. With their beautiful pastel colors and sweet, buttery taste, they are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or just a fun baking day at home.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Unique Flavor: The essence of cotton candy gives these cookies an irresistible taste.
- Soft and Chewy: A perfect texture combination that makes them incredibly enjoyable.
- Vibrant Colors: Swirled pastel hues make them visually stunning.
- Easy to Make: A simple recipe that’s great for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)
- 225g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring
- 2-3 drops pink food coloring
- 2-3 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until well combined.
- Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide and color: Split the dough into two equal portions. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other, mixing until evenly colored.
- Create a swirled effect: Take small portions of each colored dough and gently knead them together to create a marbled look. Roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fat: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overbake: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- For extra flair, sprinkle a bit of cotton candy sugar on top before baking.
- Want more colors? Add purple or yellow to enhance the cotton candy effect.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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