Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cotton Candy Cookies swirl vibrant pink and blue doughs with cotton candy extract into soft chewy sugar cookies that capture fairground nostalgia without machinery.

Ready in 25 minutes with minimal chill, they serve 24 with bakery marbling and carnival sweetness.

Why This Recipe Works

Cotton candy extract delivers authentic spun-sugar flavor safely. Dual colored doughs marble naturally when layered and twisted. Cornstarch keeps chewy without cakey texture. High butter ratio creates spread resistance. Clear vanilla maintains color purity. Sugar coating mimics carnival crunch perfectly.

Ingredients & Prep

Dough:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp cotton candy extract
• 2½ cups flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Color:

• Pink gel food coloring
• Blue gel food coloring

Coating:

• ⅓ cup sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter + sugar 3 minutes fluffy. Beat egg + extract.
2. Whisk dry ingredients; mix just combined.
3. Divide dough half. Color one pink, one blue.
4. Roll each color 10×12 rectangle. Stack pink on blue; roll jelly roll style.
5. Slice ½-inch thick; roll edges sugar. Chill 20 minutes.
6. Bake 350°F 10-12 minutes edges golden. Cool completely.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Airtight room temp 5 days; freezes 2 months.

FAQs

Colors muddy?
Gel colors only; clear vanilla.

Spread too much?
Chill longer; scoop cold dough.

No flavor?
Quality cotton candy extract.

Conclusion

Cotton Candy Cookies carnival-hugs childhood swirly perfection.

Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

Print Recipe

Cotton Candy Cookies capture nostalgic fairground flavor in soft chewy sugar cookie form. Bright pink and blue dough swirled together with cotton candy extract creates fun color combo perfect for birthdays, parties, or colorful cookie platters.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Yield: 30 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp cotton candy flavor extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• Pink gel food coloring
• Blue gel food coloring
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 2. Beat softened butter and sugar 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and cotton candy extract, beat until combined.
• 3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
• 4. Divide dough in half. Color one half bright pink, other half bright blue with gel coloring. Roll each color into 1-inch balls.
• 5. Press one pink and one blue ball together side-by-side, roll into single ball. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
• 6. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges set but centers still soft. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

• Cotton candy extract essential LorAnn brand most reliable.
• Gel food coloring gives vibrant color without thinning dough.
• Don’t overbake cookies firm as they cool for perfect chewy centers.
• Room temperature butter creams properly; cold butter creates dense cookies.
• Store airtight 5 days or freeze dough balls up to 2 months.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 140
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 95mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 20mg

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