Delicious Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe
Delicious Cotton Candy Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines the flavors of cotton candy and colorful sprinkles in a soft and chewy cookie. Perfect for adding a pop of color and fun to any occasion!
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cotton candy flavored candy pieces or cotton candy extract
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Flavor: Gently fold in the cotton candy flavored candy pieces and colorful sprinkles.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked; they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delightful cotton candy cookies!
Notes
- For extra cotton candy flavor, consider using cotton candy extract in place of or in addition to the candy pieces.
- Experiment with different colors of sprinkles to customize the cookies for various events or holidays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Fun Cookies, Colorful Treats