Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
- Blue gel food coloring
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and cotton candy flavoring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Divide dough into two bowls. Color one pink, the other blue with gel food coloring.
- Take small pieces from each color and roll together into marbled dough balls.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart. Chill 20–30 minutes (optional).
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling dough improves shape and texture but is optional.
Gel food coloring works best for vibrant colors.
Customize by adding white chocolate chips or rolling in sanding sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12