Description
These soft and chewy Cotton Candy Cookies are packed with sweet, nostalgic cotton candy flavor. With a colorful swirl of pink and blue, they’re perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (or more to taste)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pink and blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup cotton candy (optional, for topping or mixing in pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Tint one portion pink and the other blue with food coloring.
- Gently mix the two doughs together to create a swirled effect, but don’t overmix!
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If desired, press small pieces of cotton candy onto the cookies once they’re completely cool.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a few crushed cotton candy pieces to the dough before baking.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Dough can be rolled into balls and frozen for up to 3 months.