Soft, fluffy cookies with a nostalgic cotton candy twist—chewy, colorful, and great for sharing or snacking.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - A few drops food coloring
10 - Pastel sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two standard baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Set aside.
03 - In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the large egg and cotton candy flavoring to the creamed mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. For a festive touch, add the food coloring at this stage.
05 - Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined without overworking the dough.
06 - If using, gently fold in pastel sprinkles using a spatula.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each mound to allow room for spreading.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
