Cotton Candy Cookies Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tbsp cotton candy extract (or 1/2 tsp vanilla + 1/2 tsp raspberry extract)
→ Color & toppings
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3–4 drops pink food coloring
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3–4 drops blue food coloring
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
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1/2 cup crushed cotton candy (optional, for topping)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and cotton candy extract, mixing until combined.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add pink food coloring to one half and blue food coloring to the other. Gently mix each portion until the color is even.
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Take a small piece of pink dough and a small piece of blue dough, press them together, and gently roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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While warm, sprinkle with crushed cotton candy or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
# Notes:
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For added flavor, include white chocolate chips or a pinch of sea salt. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days for the best freshness.