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Cotton Candy Cookies

Cotton Candy Cookies


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  • Author: Natalie Quinn
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and colorful cotton candy flavored cookies with a chewy center and nostalgic sweetness.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, buttermilk, and flavoring; mix well.
  5. Combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Divide dough and color one pink and one blue.
  7. Swirl small portions together and roll into balls.
  8. Place on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.
  9. Cool before serving.

Notes

  1. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  2. Chill dough if too soft to handle.
  3. Swirl gently to keep colors distinct.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg