Description
Bring a fun and whimsical twist to your dessert table with these Cotton Candy Cookies! Infused with the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy and adorned with vibrant swirls of pink and blue, these soft, chewy cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp cotton candy extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 drops pink food coloring
- 3 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and cotton candy extract, mixing until well combined.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture.
3. Divide and Color:
- Divide the dough evenly into two bowls.
- Add pink food coloring to one portion and blue food coloring to the other. Mix each until the color is evenly distributed.
4. Swirl the Colors:
- Take a small amount of each colored dough and gently press them together, forming a ball. Be careful not to overmix to preserve the distinct colors.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Mixing Colors: Gently combine the pink and blue doughs when shaping to preserve their distinct colors and avoid blending them too much.
- Soft Butter for Best Results: Ensure your butter is softened but not melted to create a creamy dough and a perfect cookie texture.
- Chilling Optional: While not required, chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes can make it easier to handle and enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg