Cotton Candy Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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100 g granulated sugar
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110 g light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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5 ml vanilla extract
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5 ml cotton candy extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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200 g all-purpose flour
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2.5 ml baking soda
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1.25 ml baking powder
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1.25 ml salt
→ Finishing Touches
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30 g cotton candy sprinkles or colorful nonpareils
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Pink and blue gel food coloring (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy extract to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough forms and no dry patches remain.
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Fold in cotton candy sprinkles. If coloring, divide dough and tint one half pink and the other blue. Gently swirl together for a marbled effect without overmixing.
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Scoop tablespoons of dough, shape into balls, and arrange on the prepared tray, leaving 5 cm between each.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and centres remain slightly soft.
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Allow cookies to rest on baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
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Once cooled, enjoy the cookies’ colourful appearance and cotton candy aroma.
# Notes:
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For extra visual appeal, avoid overmixing after adding food colouring to maintain distinct swirls.