Description
Bring a touch of whimsy to your dessert table with Cotton Candy Cookies! These vibrant treats combine the classic flavor of sugar cookies with the playful taste of cotton candy, making them perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a fun afternoon snack. With their eye-catching pink and blue colors and delightful soft texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Easy to make and customizable, you can adjust the flavoring to suit your taste or occasion. Whether served at a party or enjoyed during a cozy night in, Cotton Candy Cookies are delightful bites that promise smiles all around.
Ingredients
- 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 your 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 butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry mixture with wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into two halves; color one half pink and the other blue using food coloring.
- Roll small balls of each color together and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough before baking to help maintain shape. Experiment with different cotton candy flavors for variety. Use sprinkles or edible glitter for added decoration.