This Glow-in-the-Dark Cotton Candy Bombs recipe is a creative and fun treat for any celebration, adding a magical glow and sweetness that will wow your guests. Here’s a breakdown of the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-2 drops of glow-in-the-dark food coloring (optional, for the glow effect)
Cotton candy machine (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Sugar:
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
Heat over medium heat while stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
2. Boil the Mixture:
Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil.
Continue cooking until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
3. Add the Glow Effect:
Remove the syrup mixture from heat.
Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring (if desired).
The glow-in-the-dark food coloring will give the cotton candy bombs their magical glow. Mix evenly to ensure the color is distributed.
4. Prepare the Molds:
Lightly grease silicone molds or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Pour the hot syrup into the molds, filling them about halfway.
Allow it to cool for a few minutes, but not completely.
5. Add the Baking Soda:
While the syrup is still warm but not too hot, sprinkle the baking soda on top.
The baking soda will give the cotton candy a texture when spun later.
6. Chill and Set:
Allow the cotton candy bombs to cool completely.
Once set, the bombs should have a hard, candy-like texture.
7. Create the Cotton Candy:
If you have a cotton candy machine, use it to spin the candy mixture into soft, fluffy cotton candy.
The glow-in-the-dark effect will become visible in the dark!
Tip:
No cotton candy machine? You can break the cooled candy into smaller pieces and enjoy them as hard candy instead.
Now you’re ready to wow your guests with these glowing treats! 
This treat is perfect for creating an exciting atmosphere at any party, with the glow-in-the-dark aspect adding a fun, unexpected twist.
