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.
