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Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

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These Cotton Candy Cookies offer a whimsical twist on classic sugar cookies by incorporating cotton candy flavoring for a unique, sweet taste and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for parties or a fun treat, these colorful cookies are simple to make and bake up beautifully golden with a soft center.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • Food coloring (optional)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring. Add food coloring now if desired to enhance the visual appeal of the cookies.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Slowly and gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mix and stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Portion dough onto sheets: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  6. Bake and cool cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to maintain soft centers with crisp edges.
  • Adding food coloring is optional but adds to the playful aesthetic of these cookies.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming and texture.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, flavored cookies, soft cookies, sweet cookies, baked cookies, party treats

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