Description
Fun, colorful, and irresistibly sweet, these Cotton Candy Cookies are perfect for any celebration or just because! With soft, buttery swirls of pink and blue and a hint of nostalgic cotton candy flavor, they’re almost too pretty to eat. Easy to make and completely customizable, they’re a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1/4 cup milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink and blue gel food coloring
- Cotton candy flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add pink gel food coloring to one and blue to the other. Mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Take a small portion of pink dough and a small portion of blue dough, roll them together into a ball, and swirl the colors lightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For brighter colors, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Cotton candy flavoring adds a nostalgic touch but is optional.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cotton candy cookies, colorful cookies, fun desserts