These super cute Cotton Candy Cookies are pink and blue pinwheel-swirled treats full of cotton candy flavor and topped with icing and sparkling sugar. Perfect for parties and special occasions.
Today, we’re stepping into a whimsical world of flavor with a recipe that’s a sure hit. We’re creating some mouth-watering Cotton Candy Cookies! They’re a treat that brings out the kid in everyone!
Imagine the sweet nostalgia of cotton candy magically transformed into a cookie. When I see these cookies, I can’t help but think of all the times I had cotton candy as a kid.
Whether it was in a bag or on the end of a little stick. Those were good times and we are creating new ones with this recipe! Trust me, you’re going to love this sweet treat!
Baking should be as much fun as eating the finished product, and these Cotton Candy Cookies prove it. They have a sweet, nostalgic flavor, vibrant colors, and fun, hands-on preparation.
They’re sure to become a new favorite in your cookie recipe collection. So why not gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and treat yourself and your family to these delicious cookies today?
Trust me, one bite, and you’ll feel like you’re at the fair all over again! Happy baking!
Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Candy Swirl Cookies
What Makes These Cookies So Good?
The secret is in the cotton candy flavoring! It gives these cookies a unique, sweet taste that’s out of this world! Plus, with their delightful blend of pink and blue colors, these cookies look just as yummy as they taste!
Where do I find the Cotton Candy Flavoring?
You can find cotton candy extract in the baking aisle of your local grocery store or online. It’s a special ingredient that really elevates these cookies, giving them their distinctive taste.
Why Are My Cookies Dry?
The likely culprit is too much flour. Be sure to measure your dry ingredients carefully to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
Storage
This soft sugar cookie is great to store for later. Here are some pointers to help with that!
Refrigerator
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh and tasty for up to a week.
Freezer
Want to save some for later? Place your cookies in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. They’ll keep well for up to three months.
If you want, you can just freeze the dough for a make ahead cookie! Simply wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
When you’re ready to bake, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Tips
My kids say this is their new favorite sugar cookie recipe. I can’t blame them! Just seeing the pink and blue cookies on the sheet brings a smile to my face too!
- Use room-temperature butter for a soft and chewy cookie.
- Don’t overmix the dough, as it can lead to hard cookies.
- Always preheat your oven for the best results.
- To get perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop to ensure equal portions of dough. Then, roll the dough into a ball for best results.
Ingredients
Besides the cotton candy ingredients, these will look very familiar. Gotta love a good sugar cookie recipe!
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Cotton candy flavoring
- Pink and blue food coloring
- Confectioner’s sugar
- White icing
- Sprinkles
How to Make Cotton Candy Cookies
Don’t skip the chilling time! Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the butter and sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. The dough may be a little crumbly.
- Turn out the dough onto a surface lightly dusted with confectioner’s sugar or flour.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Add the pink food coloring to one ball of dough and work the dough until the color is evenly distributed throughout. Repeat with the other ball of dough and the blue food coloring.
- Roll out each ball to ¼ inch thickness.
- Place one sheet of the cookie dough on top of the other sheet. Pat gently to remove any air pockets and then roll the dough tightly from one side to the other as you would a jelly roll. If the dough is too soft- you can wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for about an hour.
- Slice the cookie dough into ¼ inch slices. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 7 to 9 minutes. Do not brown the cookies. Allow cookies to cool for at least 20 minutes on the baking sheet before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack.
Decorating
- Remove the lid and aluminum seal from the frosting container.
- Place it in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir well.
- Pour the icing over the cookies and immediately add sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to dry completely before stacking. Using parchment or waxed paper between each layer is recommended.
Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Cotton Candy Cookies
Get your cookie sheets ready! I like to use at least two so I can have a batch ready to swap in once the ones in the oven are done.
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Rolling Pin
What to Serve With Cotton Candy Cookies
These cookies are a delightful treat all on their own, bursting with that sweet, nostalgic cotton candy flavor. If you want to take your dessert to the next level, why not pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a match made in heaven?
Or, if you’re in the mood for a fun twist, you could even sandwich some ice cream between two cookies for the ultimate cotton candy cookie ice cream sandwich. Maybe you could even use some cotton candy ice cream!
Why You Should Make Cotton Candy Cookies
When your friends and family see these colorful cookies popping on the plate, you’ll have instant smiles!
- They’re a unique, delicious recipe that everyone will love.
- Perfect for special occasions and birthday parties.
- It’s a fun and creative baking project you can do with your kids.
Variations and Add-Ins for Cotton Candy Cookies
You can easily change up the icing or colors with this recipe. There’s no need to stick with pink and blue. Take some pics and share with us your own, original creations!
- Swap the white icing for blue frosting or pink frosting for a vibrant twist.
- Add multicolored sprinkles for an added pop of color and texture. Remember, a little goes a long way!
- Try adding a cotton candy buttercream filling for even more cotton candy flavor.
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Cotton Candy Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Pink food coloring
- Blue food coloring
confectioner’s sugar or flour for rolling
Icing
- 16 oz white icing
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the butter and sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. The dough may be a little crumbly.
- Turn out the dough onto a surface lightly dusted with confectioner’s sugar or flour.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Add the pink food coloring to one ball of dough and work the dough until the color is evenly distributed throughout. Repeat with the other ball of dough and the blue food coloring.
- Roll out each ball to ¼ inch thickness.
- Place one sheet of the cookie dough on top of the other sheet. Pat gently to remove any air pockets and then roll the dough tightly from one side to the other as you would a jelly roll. If the dough is too soft- you can wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for about an hour.
- Slice the cookie dough into ¼ inch slices. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 7 to 9 minutes. Do not brown the cookies. Allow cookies to cool for at least 20 minutes on the baking sheet before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Remove the lid and aluminum seal from the frosting container.
- Place it in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir well.
- Pour the icing over the cookies and immediately add sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to dry completely before stacking. Using parchment or waxed paper between each layer is recommended.
Nutrition
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