Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe – Fun & Colorful Treats
Whip up a batch of whimsical goodness with these Cotton Candy Cookies! Perfectly sweet and colorful, theyll bring a smile to anyones face!
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup cotton candy or cotton candy flavoring if you have the flavoring, you can substitute for some vanilla extract
– Food coloring pink and blue for a fun twist
Instructions:
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
3. Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring if using. Mix until well incorporated.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Dont overmix!
5. If youre using food coloring, divide the dough into two bowls. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one bowl and blue to the other, mixing until you achieve the desired shade.
6. To create the cotton candy effect, take small amounts of each colored dough and gently twist them together to create a marbled look.
7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft, but theyll firm up as they cool.
9. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your colorful Cotton Candy Cookies with a glass of milk or share with friends for a fun treat!
Nutritional Information: Each cookie is approximately 150 calories, containing 7g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 1g protein, and 10g sugar.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes