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A Sweet Taste of Summer, Straight from an American Carnival

Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe
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These Cotton Candy Cookies bring the nostalgic taste of summer fairs into a sweet, colorful treat. Soft and chewy with swirls of pink and blue, they’re flavored with real cotton candy extract and perfect for parties, birthdays, or whimsical baking days. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with their vibrant charm and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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Dry:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (like LorAnn)

Extras:

  • Pink and blue gel food coloring

  • Optional: white chocolate chips, cotton candy sugar, or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes).

  4. Add egg, vanilla, and cotton candy extract. Mix well.

  5. Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

  6. Divide dough into two bowls. Add pink coloring to one, blue to the other.

  7. Roll one spoon of each color together into a ball. Swirl gently.

  8. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Optionally top with white chocolate chips or sprinkles.

  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Edges should be lightly golden.

  10. Cool on tray for 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack.

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