Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe: A Whimsical Treat

Introduction
Dive into a world of fun and flavor with these Cotton Candy Cookies, perfect for adding a splash of color and whimsy to your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a party or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to delight with their vibrant hues and sweet, nostalgic taste.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
• Pink and blue food coloring (4-6 drops each)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preparation
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.

Creating the Dough

1. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these together and set aside.
2. Creaming the Butter and Sugars: In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Incorporating the Egg and Flavorings: Add the egg, vanilla, and cotton candy flavoring to the butter mixture. Continue to beat until everything is thoroughly combined.

Combining the Ingredients
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. It’s important not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.

Coloring the Dough
Divide the dough into two bowls. Mix pink food coloring into one and blue into the other, stirring each until the color is uniform.

Forming the Cookies

1. Marbling the Dough: Take both colored doughs and lightly fold them together to create a marbled effect. Be gentle to avoid mixing the colors too thoroughly.
2. Adding Chocolate Chips: If you’re using white chocolate chips, fold them into the marbled dough now.
3. Shaping the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls, and arrange them on your prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.

Baking
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. The centers might look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.

Cooling
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving
Serve your enchanting Cotton Candy Cookies as a delightful finish to any meal or as a sweet treat during a gathering. Their eye-catching appearance and delightful flavor are sure to captivate anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for whimsy.

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