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If using plain granulated sugar and desiring color/flavor: In a small bowl, combine the 2 cups of granulated sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of liquid or gel food coloring and 1/4 teaspoon of flavoring extract. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your fingers until the color and flavor are evenly distributed and the sugar is dry. If the sugar becomes clumpy, spread it on a baking sheet and let it air dry for 30 minutes, then break up any clumps. If using pre-made cotton candy floss sugar, skip this step.

Set up your cotton candy machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it is on a stable, flat surface and plugged into a power outlet. Make sure the spinning head and bowl are clean and properly assembled.

Turn on the cotton candy machine and allow it to preheat for 5-10 minutes. The machine needs to reach its optimal operating temperature to properly melt and spin the sugar. You'll typically see the heating element glow and hear the motor running smoothly.

Once the machine is fully preheated, carefully add 1-2 tablespoons of your prepared flavored sugar (or plain granulated sugar/floss sugar) into the center spinning head. Do not overfill, as this can impede the spinning process.

Within moments, fine strands of cotton candy will begin to emerge from the spinning head. Hold a paper cone or stick horizontally, just above the bowl, and slowly rotate it to catch the wispy sugar strands. Continue rotating and gathering until a fluffy cloud of cotton candy forms on the cone.

For edible glitter swirls: While the cotton candy is still warm and slightly sticky on the cone, gently sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of edible glitter over the surface, rotating the cone to create a shimmering swirl effect.

Once you have a desired amount of cotton candy on your cone, remove it from the machine. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for the remaining servings, adding more sugar as needed. Turn off the machine and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.


If using plain granulated sugar and desiring color/flavor: In a small bowl, combine the 2 cups of granulated sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of liquid or gel food coloring and 1/4 teaspoon of flavoring extract. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your fingers until the color and flavor are evenly distributed and the sugar is dry. If the sugar becomes clumpy, spread it on a baking sheet and let it air dry for 30 minutes, then break up any clumps. If using pre-made cotton candy floss sugar, skip this step.

Set up your cotton candy machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it is on a stable, flat surface and plugged into a power outlet. Make sure the spinning head and bowl are clean and properly assembled.

Turn on the cotton candy machine and allow it to preheat for 5-10 minutes. The machine needs to reach its optimal operating temperature to properly melt and spin the sugar. You'll typically see the heating element glow and hear the motor running smoothly.

Once the machine is fully preheated, carefully add 1-2 tablespoons of your prepared flavored sugar (or plain granulated sugar/floss sugar) into the center spinning head. Do not overfill, as this can impede the spinning process.

Within moments, fine strands of cotton candy will begin to emerge from the spinning head. Hold a paper cone or stick horizontally, just above the bowl, and slowly rotate it to catch the wispy sugar strands. Continue rotating and gathering until a fluffy cloud of cotton candy forms on the cone.

For edible glitter swirls: While the cotton candy is still warm and slightly sticky on the cone, gently sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of edible glitter over the surface, rotating the cone to create a shimmering swirl effect.

Once you have a desired amount of cotton candy on your cone, remove it from the machine. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for the remaining servings, adding more sugar as needed. Turn off the machine and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
