Description
These Cotton Candy Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet, nostalgic cotton candy flavor. Made with colorful swirls and a hint of cotton candy extract, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or when you want a playful and delicious treat!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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!
Notes
- Adjust the cotton candy extract to taste, as it can vary in strength.
- Use pastel-colored sprinkles for an extra festive look.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.