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Colorful cotton candy cookies with a fluffy texture and delightful toppings

Cotton Candy Cookies

Delightful air fryer cookies with a tender interior and whimsical cotton candy flavor, perfect for snacks or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (or 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coloring and Flavoring
  • Gel food coloring (pink and blue)
  • Cotton candy flavoring (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter mixture, and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Divide the dough into two equal parts; color one half with blue gel food coloring and the other with pink.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, take portions of both colors and compress them together to create a marbled effect.
  8. Place the cookie dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm for the best texture. For variations, consider adding sea salt or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.