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Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe
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These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical treat that bring the fun of the fair right to your kitchen. With a delightful cotton candy flavor and a swirl of pink and blue colors, these cookies are perfect for kids’ parties or anytime you want a burst of sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 & 1/3 cups white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cotton candy extract
  • 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 drops pink and blue food coloring (amount varies based on brand)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Extract: Mix in the egg and cotton candy extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine thoroughly.
  6. Divide Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions.
  7. Add Food Coloring: Add pink food coloring to one portion and blue to the other, mixing well to incorporate.
  8. Swirl Dough: Combine and swirl the colored doughs together to create a marbled effect.
  9. Form Cookies: Scoop 3 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake: Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

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Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, Cotton Candy Extract, Fun Cookies, Marbled Cookies, Kid-Friendly Treats

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