Cotton Candy Cookies

Stack of pastel-colored cotton candy cookies with a soft, chewy texture

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5 from 1 vote

Delightful cookies that taste like sweet, fluffy cotton candy, perfect for parties or family treats.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, Whimsical

Servings: servings

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Cookie Scoop

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
2 large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Cotton Candy Flavoring or cotton candy mix
1 cup Mini Marshmallows optional for fluffiness
Pastel Food Coloring optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and well-combined—about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla extract and mixing well after each addition.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the cotton candy flavoring and if you're using, fold in the mini marshmallows and a few drops of pastel food coloring to achieve your desired hue.
Using a cookie scoop, place rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer for up to three months.

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