Description
Step into a carnival wonderland with these delightful Cotton Candy Cookies! With their vibrant swirls of pink and blue and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for parties, special occasions, or just because, these cookies bring a touch of whimsy to your baking adventures.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1–1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- 2–1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 drop soft pink gel food coloring
- 1 drop sky blue gel food coloring
For the Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1–1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
- 1 drop soft pink gel food col&oring
- 1 drop sky blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and cotton candy flavoring.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough in half. Dye one half pink and the other half blue using the gel food coloring. Gently swirl the two colors together for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 6-10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter for about 2 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the cotton candy flavoring and continue to beat until well combined. Divide the buttercream in half, dye one half pink and the other half blue.
Notes
- Swirling Technique: To achieve the perfect swirl, don’t over-mix the colored doughs. A light hand will keep the colors distinct and vibrant.
- Buttercream Consistency: If your buttercream is too thick, add a splash of milk. If it’s too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert,
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
