Description
These whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies feature a delightful marbled pink and blue dough with a subtle cotton candy flavor. Light, fluffy, and sweet, they make perfect treats for parties or a fun dessert, appealing to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional)
Color and Finish
- Pink food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring if using, mixing well to combine. Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until you have a smooth dough.
- Add the Colors: Divide the dough evenly into two separate bowls. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other. Stir each until the color is fully blended and evenly distributed. Then, gently combine small portions of each colored dough to create a beautiful marbled effect, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of the marbled dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still appears soft.
- Dust and Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. While still warm, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar to create a frosty, cotton candy-inspired finish.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant dough colors without changing the dough consistency.
- For a stronger cotton candy flavor, adjust the flavoring to taste but do not exceed 1 teaspoon.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking if you want less spreading and thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well—wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months.
