Cotton Candy Cookies That Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance 🍭
Ingredients:
Directions:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp cotton candy extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (pink and blue, optional)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
1.1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough:
2.1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2.2. Add the egg and cotton candy extract, mixing well.
2.3. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
2.4. If desired, divide the dough and add pink and blue food coloring to create a cotton candy effect.- Shape and Bake:
3.1. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
3.2. Gently flatten each ball with the back of a fork or your palm.
3.3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. - Cool and Enjoy:
4.1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.2. Serve these delightful Cotton Candy Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 25-27 minutes | Calories: 120 kcal per cookie | Yield: Approximately 24 cookies