Description
Welcome to a world of sweet nostalgia! If you’re looking to add a touch of magic to your baking, theseCotton Candy Cookiesare the perfect treat. Infused with vibrant colors and a hint of sugary sweetness, they capture the essence of cotton candy in a chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Whether you’re planning a party or just want to indulge in something whimsical, these cookies are bound to bring smiles and spark joy!
Ingredients
- Feel free to swap the buttermilk with any plant-based milk if you’re making a dairy-free version. For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combineflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt through the flour.
- In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beatsoftened butter and sugaruntil the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes and is crucial for giving your cookies the perfect texture.
- Next, add theegg,vanilla extract, andbuttermilkto the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Split the dough into two equal parts. In one bowl, add a few drops ofpink gel food coloring, and in the other, addblue gel food coloring. Mix each portion of dough until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Take a small amount of pink dough and a small amount of blue dough, roll them together into a ball, and gently swirl them to create a cotton candy effect. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow them to spread as they bake.
- Bake the cookies for10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as you don’t want to overbake these delicate cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delightful treats!
Notes
Use gel food coloring: Gel coloring provides more vibrant shades than liquid food coloring and won’t alter the dough’s texture.
Chill the dough: If your dough is too soft to handle, chilling it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes will make it easier to work with.
Swirl, don’t mix: When combining the pink and blue doughs, gently swirl them to create a fun cotton candy look. Avoid overmixing, which will blend the colors too much.