Cotton Candy Cookies
Soft and chewy cookies bursting with cotton candy flavor, perfect for parties and family gatherings. These whimsical treats bring a nostalgic carnival experience straight to your kitchen.
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
- colorful sprinkles optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie. If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look a little underbaked—trust us, that's perfect for softness!
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.