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Cotton Candy Cookies

Cotton Candy Cookies that Bring Back Childhood Joy

Delight in these Cotton Candy Cookies that evoke joyful childhood memories with their soft texture and nostalgic flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the essential base for chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides a rich flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture together.
  • 1 teaspoon Cotton Candy Flavoring Achieves the nostalgic cotton candy taste.
Optional Additions
  • to taste Food Coloring For adding pastel colors.
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles Adds a festive touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of cotton candy flavoring into your creamy mixture.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of colorful sprinkles if desired.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop generous amounts of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened for the best texture and avoid overmixing for soft cookies.

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