Description
Easy Cotton Candy Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the whimsical flavor of cotton candy in a soft, fluffy cookie. With vibrant colors and a light, airy texture, these cookies evoke the joy of carnival days and are perfect for parties or simply to brighten your day. Quick to make with minimal ingredients, they promise an explosion of sweetness and nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in cotton candy flavoring.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- If desired, fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg