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Cotton Candy Cookies

Cotton Candy Cookies That Bring Joy to Every Bite

Delicious Cotton Candy Cookies evoke sweet memories and sunshine with every bite, perfect for any celebration or afternoon treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of your cookies, providing structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt works best.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Provides base sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed) Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Cotton Candy Flavoring The star ingredient for flavor.
  • 1 drop Food Coloring (optional) Adds pastel hues.
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles (optional) Adds festive flair.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the large egg and cotton candy flavoring into the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in sprinkles gently without breaking them.
  7. Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, drop portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Don't overmix the dough and use softened butter for the right texture. Allow cookies to cool properly for optimal softness.

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