Cotton Candy Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, colorful cookies with the whimsical taste of cotton candy, perfect for celebrations and sweet tooth cravings.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
10 - A few drops of pink food coloring
11 - A few drops of blue food coloring
12 - Cotton candy flavoring to taste (optional)
13 - Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. If using cotton candy flavoring, add it now and mix well.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one portion and blue food coloring to the other. Mix each portion until the colors are evenly distributed.
07 - Take small amounts of each colored dough and gently press them together. Roll the combined dough into balls, then slightly flatten them into cookie shapes.
08 - Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, add sprinkles on top for decoration.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies chewy and tender.
10 - Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies are perfect for parties and celebrations due to their colorful and fun appearance.
02 - Avoid overbaking to maintain the soft and chewy texture.

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