Description
Bring a burst of pastel color and sweet nostalgia to your kitchen with these soft, swirled Fluffy Cotton Candy Cookies. Inspired by the fun of county fairs and childhood treats, these cookies are chewy, buttery, and beautifully vibrant. They’re a perfect fit for birthday parties, holiday trays, or anytime you want an eye-catching dessert that delivers flavor and fun. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy cookie recipes, or food ideas that stand out, this easy recipe hits the mark with its dreamy swirl and cotton candy flavor.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
2 tablespoons sprinkles or pearl sugar
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and cotton candy extract, mixing until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Divide the dough into three equal parts and color each with pink, blue, or purple gel food coloring.
6. Take small amounts from each colored dough and gently swirl together into balls.
7. Lightly roll and twist each ball, then flatten gently on a lined baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle the tops with pearl sugar or sprinkles.
9. Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10–12 minutes.
11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
12. Serve and enjoy your magical cookies!
Notes
Always chill the cookie dough before baking to keep the swirled shapes intact.
Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the dough.
Don’t overbake — cookies should remain light and soft when removed from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cotton candy cookies, pastel cookies, fluffy cookies, party cookies, colorful cookies