Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Attach a candy thermometer; cook until the mixture reaches 320°F (160°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food coloring.
- Quickly pour mixture into a fine-mesh sieve or pour from a pitcher to spin into cotton candy using a cotton candy machine or by hand with a paper cone.
Notes
- Use food coloring to create vibrant, fun colors.
- Work quickly as the syrup cools fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop, spinning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cotton candy
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
