Cotton Candy Cookies
Fluffy, colorful cookies bursting with playful cotton candy flavor, perfect for any occasion and a total conversation starter at gatherings!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.25 cup buttermilk (or 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop gel food coloring (pink and blue) Use concentrated gel for vibrant colors.
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional) For an added burst of flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream your softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. No over-mixing allowed!
- Divide and Color the Dough: Split the dough into two; color one half pink and the other blue with the gel food coloring.
- Form the Cotton Candy Cookies: Roll small balls from each color and gently press them together, creating a tie-dye effect.
- Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before devouring!
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container at room temperature. Freeze them for up to three months for a sweet stash when the cookie cravings hit. Avoid over-baking to keep them soft and chewy.