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Cotton Candy Cookies Close-up of baked marbled pink and blue cookies, one cookie with a bite taken out showing a soft, chewy texture. Colorful cotton candy is visible in the background.

Cotton Candy Cookies

Chewy, whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies with pastel swirls and the sweet flavor of cotton candy, perfect for brightening any day.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: chewy sugar cookies, cotton candy, pastel cookies, sugar cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar levelled for accurate measurement
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract or to taste
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and levelled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder fresh
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine
  • a few drops pink food coloring adjust to desired pastel shade
  • a few drops blue food coloring adjust to desired pastel shade

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the egg and cotton candy extract to the butter mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
    Overhead view of two glass bowls on a white surface. One bowl contains creamed butter and sugar, and the other bowl contains flour, ready to be combined for cookie dough.
  • Divide the dough evenly into two separate bowls.
  • Tint one portion with a few drops of pink food coloring and the other with a few drops of blue, mixing until the color is evenly distributed.
    Overhead view of two balls of cookie dough in a clear bowl. One dough ball is bright blue, and the other is pink, showing that the dough has been colored for a fun, vibrant cookie.
  • To create swirls, gently tear pieces from each colored dough and press them together lightly. Repeat several times until the dough is marbled but not fully blended.
  • Scoop the dough into 3-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
    Baking sheet lined with parchment paper holding several small balls of marbled pink and blue cookie dough, spaced evenly for baking.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just beginning to turn golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies bring a playful, nostalgic treat to any gathering. The pastel swirls and cotton candy flavor make them just as fun to look at as they are to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 110mg (5%) | Potassium: 40mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 16g (18%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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