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Cotton Candy Cookies

Delightful Cotton Candy Cookies That Spark Pure Joy

These Cotton Candy Cookies are fun, colorful treats that capture the whimsical spirit of childhood, perfectly adaptable for everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened) or vegan margarine
  • ½ cup buttermilk or milk-lemon juice mixture
  • 1 large egg or flaxseed/chia egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed gel food coloring (pink and blue)
  • optional to taste cotton candy flavoring use sparingly

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cotton Candy Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough in half and color one half pink and the other blue with gel food coloring.
  7. Mix small amounts of both colored dough together and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be modified for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. For the best texture, avoid overmixing the dough.

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