Homemade Cotton Candy
This Homemade Cotton Candy recipe lets you create fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy in your favorite flavors and colors using a cotton candy machine. Perfect for parties, carnivals, or a fun sweet treat at home!
Equipment
- Cotton Candy Machine
- Paper Cones
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp flavored extract such as vanilla, strawberry, or raspberry
- 2 drops gel food coloring optional, for vibrant color
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the flavored extract and food coloring. Stir until the sugar is evenly colored.
- Let the sugar mixture dry for a few minutes to prevent clumping.
- Preheat the cotton candy machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add a spoonful of the flavored sugar into the machine’s center and turn it on.
- As the sugar spins into thin threads, use a paper cone to collect the cotton candy, gently twirling the cone to gather the strands.
- Repeat with the remaining sugar mixture, using different colors and flavors if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and fluffiness.
Notes
- Storage: Cotton candy is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Flavor Variations: Try different extracts like watermelon, cherry, or bubblegum for unique flavors.
- DIY Colored Sugar: If you don't have food coloring, mix colored drink powders like Kool-Aid with sugar for flavor and color in one step.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSugar: 20g
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