Description
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical and colorful treat that will delight both kids and adults. With a hint of cotton candy flavor and a fun marbled appearance, these cookies are perfect for themed parties or whenever you want a bit of nostalgia in a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cotton candy extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Additional:
- 1/4 cup cotton candy sprinkles (or colorful nonpareils)
- Optional: Pink and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Sprinkles and Color (Optional): Fold in the cotton candy sprinkles.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough into two bowls. Tint one portion pink and the other blue. Gently swirl the two colors together without overmixing to create a marbled effect.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve and enjoy your colorful, cotton candy-flavored cookies!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, Cotton Candy Flavored Cookies, Colorful Cookies, Marbled Cookies
