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Whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies Delight

These soft, sweet, and pastel-colored cookies taste just like cotton candy and are perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun baking day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
  • Pink and blue gel food coloring
  • Optional: rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until a dough forms.
  6. Divide dough into two bowls; color one pink and one blue.
  7. Combine small amounts of each to create swirls, then roll into balls.
  8. Add sprinkles if using.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
  10. Cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chill dough if too soft to handle.
  • Don’t overbake—the centers should stay soft.
  • Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.