Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe
These Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical twist on classic sugar cookies. With a hint of cotton candy flavoring and colorful sprinkles, these cookies are perfect for any celebration or just a fun treat!
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Optional: food coloring and sprinkles
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and cotton candy flavoring.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in sprinkles if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try different food coloring to match the cotton candy theme!
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Fun Cookies, Baking with Kids