Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Cotton candy flavoring: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pink food coloring: 2-3 drops
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the cotton candy flavoring and pink food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 5: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Step 6: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store these delicate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their whimsical sweetness.
- A quick zap in the microwave (5-10 seconds) can revive a slightly stale cookie, making it soft and fluffy again.
- Serve these pastel pink treats with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly enchanting dessert experience.
- For an extra burst of cotton candy flavor, gently press a few strands of actual cotton candy on top of the cookies immediately after baking, while they're still slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American