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Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe: Whimsy in Every Bite

This Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe brings vibrant colors and a soft, chewy texture, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Can be replaced with dairy-free milk mixed with lemon juice.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Gel food coloring (pink)
  • 1 teaspoon Gel food coloring (blue)
  • 1 teaspoon Cotton candy flavoring (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add large egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to form a slightly sticky dough.
  6. Divide the dough into two equal parts, coloring one half with pink and the other with blue gel food coloring.
  7. Roll small amounts of pink and blue dough into balls and gently swirl them together before placing on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Tips for success include avoiding overmixing and chilling the dough for better texture.

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