Description
These Glow-in-the-Dark Cotton Candy Cookies are the ultimate party treat! Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet cotton candy flavor, they glow under UV blacklight thanks to tonic water. Perfect for Halloween, neon parties, or a fun baking experiment
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cotton candy flavoring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup tonic water (for the glowing effect!)
- Neon food coloring (pink, blue, or green)
For Decoration (Optional):
- Edible glitter or neon sprinkles
- Cotton candy pieces
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This creates a soft and chewy cookie texture.
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring. Slowly stir in the tonic water—this is the key to the glowing effect!
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Divide the dough into separate bowls and mix in different neon food colors (pink, blue, green, etc.). Swirl them together slightly for a fun marbled effect!
Scoop out small dough balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes. They should be soft but set at the edges.
Let the cookies cool completely. Turn off the lights, grab a UV blacklight, and watch the magic happen!
Notes
- Use a strong UV LED blacklight for the best glowing effect.
- Don’t overbake these cookies should stay soft and chewy.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg