Description
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical treat that captures the sweet, nostalgic flavors of cotton candy. Perfect for parties, festive gatherings, or just a fun baking day at home, these cookies are light, fluffy, and delightfully pink!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cotton candy flavored bits
- Pink food coloring
- Cotton candy for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Fold in the cotton candy bits and a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a light pink hue.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Top each cookie with a piece of cotton candy before serving, if desired
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality cotton candy flavored bits. If you can’t find them, you can substitute with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for a different twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
