Description
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a dreamy treat with a soft, chewy texture and a fun cotton candy flavor. Made with cotton candy extract and colorful swirls of pink and blue, these cookies are perfect for parties, birthdays, or just a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp cotton candy extract (or 1/2 tsp vanilla + 1/2 tsp raspberry extract)
- 3–4 drops pink food coloring
- 3–4 drops blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed cotton candy (optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg and cotton candy extract, mixing until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Color the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Add pink food coloring to one half and blue food coloring to the other.
- Gently mix each portion until the color is even.
- Swirl & Shape the Cookies:
- Take a small piece of pink dough and a small piece of blue dough, press them together, and gently roll into a ball.
- Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate (Optional):
- While warm, sprinkle with crushed cotton candy or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
- Want extra flavor? Add white chocolate chips or a pinch of sea salt for contrast.
- For a crispier cookie, bake an extra 1–2 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days—best enjoyed fresh!