Cotton Candy Cookies
Delightful and colorful cookies that capture the sweetness and whimsy of cotton candy, perfect for any occasion.
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.