Description
Sweet clouds of nostalgia dance through Cotton Candy Cookies, bringing carnival memories to your kitchen. Delicate pastel swirls and sugary whispers invite you to savor childhood’s magical flavor in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cotton Candy Elements:
- 1/2 cup cotton candy flavor powder
- 1/4 cup pink food coloring
- 1/3 cup cotton candy extract
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
Decoration and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cotton candy pieces
- 2 tbsp sprinkles (pink and blue)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution of moisture and flavor.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing, which could lead to tough cookies.
- Integrate the cotton candy flavor powder and cotton candy extract into the dough, creating a vibrant and whimsical base with a distinct sweet essence.
- Add pink food coloring to achieve a soft, cotton candy-inspired hue throughout the cookie dough.
- Fold in corn syrup to enhance the cookies’ moisture and contribute to a tender texture.
- Sprinkle salt into the mixture to balance the sweetness and elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden and the centers appear set but soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Garnish with crushed cotton candy pieces and sprinkle with pink and blue decorative sprinkles for a playful, festive finish.
- Let the decorated cookies set for 15 minutes to allow toppings to adhere before serving or storing.
Notes
- Keep butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Use a light hand when mixing flour to prevent dense, tough cookies from developing.
- Replace food coloring with natural alternatives like beet powder for a healthier pink hue.
- Customize the cotton candy flavor intensity by adjusting extract quantity based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg