Dessert

Gender Reveal Cookies Recipe

ByMaya Quinn February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Introduction

Celebrate your special moment with these delightful Gender Reveal Cookies. Soft, flavorful, and filled with a surprise pop of pink or blue, they make a fun and tasty way to share your exciting news.

The image shows close-up, soft, round cookies arranged in a layered pile with some overlapping. Each cookie is divided into two main color sections: the bottom half is a bright pink with a textured, slightly crumbly surface, and the top half is a light blue-green with a cracked, soft appearance, showing some subtle darker blue spots. The cookies' texture looks chewy with small holes and cracks across the surface, giving them a fresh baked look. They are all placed directly on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Cotton Candy Flavoring Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2–3 drops Pink Food Coloring
2–3 drops Blue Food Coloring

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy, then stir in the egg, cotton candy flavoring, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
Step 4: Divide the dough into two bowls. Add blue food coloring to one bowl and pink food coloring to the other, mixing each until fully colored.
Step 5: Using a cookie scoop, fill half with one color dough and the other half with the other color. Place the combined dough balls on the baking sheet 2–3 inches apart. Limit to 6 dough balls per tray to allow room for expansion.
Step 6: Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger surprise color inside, add an extra drop of food coloring to each dough portion.
Swap the cotton candy flavoring for almond or lemon extract for a different twist.
Chill the dough before scooping if it feels too soft to handle easily.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a microwave for 10–15 seconds if desired.

How to Serve

A stack of five round cookies sits on a white plate against a white marbled surface. Each cookie has two colors split roughly in half: one side pink with a soft, slightly crumbly texture, and the other side light blue with a similar texture. The cookies are thick and fluffy, and the colors alternate between layers, creating a visually pleasing pattern. The background is soft and pastel with blurred pink and blue tones, adding a gentle, dreamy feel to the image. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use gel food coloring instead of liquid drops?

Yes, gel food coloring works well and often gives a more vibrant color without changing dough consistency.

How do I prevent the colors from mixing too much during baking?

Carefully place the two colored dough halves side by side without swirling them together. Keeping the colors distinct helps maintain the reveal effect after baking.