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Cotton Candy Cloud Bites

Cotton Candy Cloud Bites: Sweet Nostalgia in Every Bite

These Cotton Candy Cloud Bites are fluffy, colorful treats that evoke sweet nostalgia—perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • pinch salt can be omitted for low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg or 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + water for vegan
  • 0.25 cup melted butter or melted coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring brands like LorAnn or Amoretti
  • a few drops pink food coloring optional for color
  • a few drops blue food coloring optional for color

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until combined.
  5. Divide the batter into two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other, mixing gently.
  6. Alternate spoonfuls of pink and blue batter into the muffin cups for a swirling effect.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optionally top with whipped frosting and cotton candy pieces before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

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