Cotton Candy Fudge
This Cotton Candy Fudge is a sweet and whimsical treat that brings the carnival to your kitchen! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant cotton candy flavor, it’s the perfect homemade candy for parties and gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- ½ teaspoon pink gel food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Cotton candy sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallow crème, cotton candy flavoring, and pink food coloring (if using) until smooth.
- Quickly stir in the white chocolate chips until melted and the fudge is smooth.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle with cotton candy sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For an extra touch of cotton candy flavor, swirl a small amount of melted cotton candy flavored candy melts on top before adding sprinkles.
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