Description
Bring a burst of pastel magic into your kitchen with these Whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies Delight. This easy recipe delivers a soft, buttery cookie that captures the enchanting essence of cotton candy in each bite. Swirled with charming pink and blue hues and topped with edible glitter, they’re the perfect treat for parties, bake sales, or a whimsical afternoon snack. Whether you’re hunting for fun food ideas, easy recipes for kids, or colorful desserts that photograph beautifully, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
Pink and blue gel food coloring
1/2 cup sanding sugar or edible glitter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide dough; color one half pink, the other blue.
- Swirl doughs together gently and form balls.
- Roll in sanding sugar or sprinkle with edible glitter.
- Bake 9–11 minutes until edges set.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert