Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of cotton candy with these delightful Cotton Candy Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet nostalgia, these cookies are a fun twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (yummy base)
- 1 tsp baking soda (for fluffiness)
- ½ tsp salt (to tame the sweetness)
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (the magic ingredient)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crunch)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed (for that wonderful caramel note)
- 1 large egg (binding agent)
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring (where the magic happens)
- Optional: food coloring and sprinkles for a fun touch
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Flavoring: Mix in the egg and cotton candy flavoring. Add food coloring if desired.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Optional Step: Gently fold in sprinkles if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra cotton candy flair, try using pastel food coloring!
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy, Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Sweet Treat
