Cotton Candy Cookies
Cotton Candy Cookies are soft, chewy treats that bring the carnival to your kitchen with their nostalgic flavors and colorful appearance.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for better creaming with sugars.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
- 1 cup cotton candy, broken into pieces Use different flavors of cotton candy for variations.
- as needed Sprinkles (optional) Can use different types of sprinkles for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cotton candy.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional sprinkles on top.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep your Cotton Candy Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies using parchment paper between layers.