Description
Bring a burst of fun and nostalgia to your kitchen with these colorful, sweet Whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies, a treat that smells and tastes just like your favorite carnival memory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients just until incorporated.
- Fold in colorful sprinkles gently and evenly.
- Scoop dough by tablespoon onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look just set.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Mix dough just until combined to avoid tough cookies. You can freeze pre-portioned dough for later use. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cotton candy cookies, whimsical cookies, fun cookies, colorful dessert, carnival cookie recipe