Description
Cotton Candy Cookies are a delightful, nostalgic treat that captures the whimsical flavor of carnival cotton candy in each fluffy bite. These pastel-colored cookies are simple to prepare, making them perfect for parties or casual get-togethers. With their unique flavor and vibrant appearance, they’re sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- 1 tsp food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the egg and cotton candy flavoring; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in food coloring if using.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [30g]
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg