Neon Glow Cotton Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons tonic water
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon cotton candy extract
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Neon food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Edible glitter or luster dust
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lay parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the salt, baking powder, and flour. Keep it ready.
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Using a mixer, cream the sugar with butter till it feels fluffy and light.
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Toss in the egg, vanilla, and cotton candy flavors. Then stir tonic water in to give it a glowing twist.
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Slowly fold in the dry stuff till it just comes together. Split the dough to add food coloring if you want bright colors.
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Form the dough into balls, cover each with edible glitter or luster dust, and space them out on the baking sheet.
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Pop them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes till the sides are firm. Cool them completely afterward.
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These cookies are fun as is! Or, for some blacklight magic, let them glow.