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Cotton Candy Cookies

Cotton Candy Cookies
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Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical delight that transforms the nostalgia of carnival treats into delicious, soft, and chewy cookies. Infused with sweet cotton candy extract and colorful pieces of real cotton candy, these vibrant pink and blue cookies make an eye-catching addition to any dessert table. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun treat at home, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone reminiscing about their favorite fair treats. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking these cookies is a breeze. Get ready to indulge in a sweet adventure that promises both fun and flavor with every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cotton candy extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pink and blue cotton candy (torn into small pieces)
  • Pink and blue food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the torn cotton candy pieces.
  6. If desired, divide dough and mix in food coloring for pink or blue hues.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling on the baking sheet before transferring.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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