Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical twist on classic sugar cookies, infused with the delightful flavor of cotton candy. They’re perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for all things colorful and fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
Optional:
- Food coloring and sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Flavoring: Mix in the egg and cotton candy flavoring to the butter mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra color, try using pastel food coloring.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Dessert Recipe
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