Soft and Chewy Cotton Candy Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup cotton candy sprinkles (or colorful nonpareils)
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Optional: Pink and blue gel food coloring
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the cotton candy sprinkles. If using food coloring, divide the dough into two bowls. Tint one portion pink and the other blue. Gently swirl the two colors together without overmixing to create a marbled effect.
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Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, serve and enjoy your colorful, cotton candy-flavored cookies!
# Notes:
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Adjust the cotton candy extract to taste, as it can vary in strength.
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Use pastel-colored sprinkles for an extra festive look.
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.