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Cotton Candy Cookies

Delightful and colorful cookies that capture the sweetness and whimsy of cotton candy, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk Substitute with 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (pink and blue) For coloring the dough.
  • Cotton candy flavoring (optional) For an added burst of flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy.
  • Beat in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until there are no flour streaks.
  • Divide the dough into two equal parts. Add pink food coloring to one half and blue food coloring to the other half, kneading to blend.

Baking

  • Scoop out small balls of each colored dough, twist them together to create a marbled effect, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen with parchment paper between layers.
Keyword Colorful Treats, Cotton Candy Cookies, Nostalgic Desserts, Party Cookies, Sweet Cookies