Description
Easy Cotton Candy Cookies are a delightful treat that will transport you back to your childhood. With their soft, chewy texture and the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy, each bite is like a carnival celebration in your mouth. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or just to brighten up any day, these cookies are sure to bring joy and smiles to everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp cotton candy flavoring oil
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cotton candy sprinkles or crushed cotton candy (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in cotton candy flavoring oil.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If using food coloring and sprinkles, fold them into the dough gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg