Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Optional: pastel pink and blue food coloring, cotton candy sprinkles or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy in another large bowl.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- If desired, divide the dough into two bowls, tint one pink and one blue, then gently swirl them together.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the edges set but the centers are soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for themed gatherings or parties. You can customize them with pastel colors and add cotton candy sprinkles for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10