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Cotton Candy Cookies

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Cotton Candy Cookies are a fun and colorful treat that brings the sweetness and airy texture of cotton candy into a chewy, pastel-colored cookie. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any whimsical occasion, these cookies are sure to brighten up any event. With a light, chewy texture and nostalgic flavor, they’re the perfect dessert for any sweet-tooth craving!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + lemon juice or vinegar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (pink and blue)
  • Cotton candy flavoring (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar – In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add Wet Ingredients – Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Combine – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Color the Dough – Split the dough into two portions. Add pink food coloring to one, and blue to the other. Mix each portion until the color is evenly distributed.
  • Form the Cookies – Roll small portions of each color together into a ball and gently swirl them to create a cotton candy effect. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool – Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Variations

  • Add Sprinkles: Top the cookies with colorful sprinkles before baking for an extra festive touch.
  • Vegan Option: Substitute butter with vegan margarine, egg with a flaxseed egg, and use non-dairy milk.
  • More Flavor: Add cotton candy flavoring for a stronger, nostalgic taste.

Storage/Reheating

  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze the dough balls before baking and bake from frozen for an extra few minutes

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