Description

Fluffy Cotton Candy Cookies offer a delightful blend of nostalgia and whimsy, bringing the joy of carnival treats right to your home. These airy sugar cookies are infused with sweet cotton candy flavoring and feature charming pastel swirls that make them perfect for any celebration—be it a birthday party, baby shower, or just a fun baking day. Their light texture and vibrant colors will surely capture hearts and taste buds alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can enjoy creating these colorful delights!

Ingredients

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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Pink food coloring
Blue food coloring
Optional: 1/4 cup sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in cotton candy extract and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Add milk to form a soft dough; do not overmix.
Divide dough into two bowls; tint one pink and the other blue with food coloring.
Gently swirl portions of pink and blue dough together without fully mixing.
Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls on prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 140
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg