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Cotton Candy Cloud Bites

Cotton Candy Cloud Bites
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Cotton Candy Cloud Bites are a light, fluffy, and sweet treat that melts effortlessly on your tongue. These bite-sized delights combine the whimsical texture of cotton candy with an easy homemade recipe perfect for parties, playful desserts, or a sweet pick-me-up. Quick to make with just a few ingredients, they offer customizable flavors and colors, making them an irresistible and fun snack for all ages.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Food coloring (as desired)
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract (vanilla, strawberry, or your choice)

Optional Ingredients

  • Powdered sugar or cornstarch for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with powdered sugar or cornstarch to prevent the bites from sticking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, gently mix granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir carefully to blend without splashing sugar crystals onto the sides.
  3. Heat the Sugar Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, insert a candy thermometer, and cook until the syrup reaches the hard crack stage (about 300°F or 149°C) for perfect cotton candy consistency.
  4. Add Color and Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in your chosen food coloring and flavored extract to infuse the syrup with vibrant color and taste.
  5. Form the Bites: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, rapidly drop dollops of the hot syrup onto the prepared baking sheet. Work quickly as the mixture cools and hardens fast.
  6. Cool and Dust: Allow the Cotton Candy Cloud Bites to cool completely, then dust them with additional powdered sugar or cornstarch to prevent clumping and enhance their delicate appearance.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control to achieve the ideal fluffy texture.
  • Work quickly after adding flavor and color as the sugar hardens rapidly.
  • Try to keep each bite roughly the same size for even cooling and better presentation.
  • Avoid humid environments as moisture can make the bites sticky.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

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