Description
Delightful and colorful cookies inspired by the flavors of cotton candy, perfect for brightening up any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (pink and blue)
- Cotton candy flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set it aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter-sugar mixture. Blend until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Mix pink gel food coloring into one half and blue into the other.
- Form small balls from each colored dough, creating a swirl when combining.
- Place the cookie balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a pastel look, use less food coloring. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, cotton candy, dessert, colorful treats, baking
