10 Best Unicorn Cotton Candy Treats

Magical Unicorn Cotton Candy Cake

This whimsical cake is sure to be a hit at any party, with its layers of colorful goodness and delightful cotton candy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
• Cotton candy, for decorating

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
5. Divide the batter into three bowls, adding a different food coloring to each. Stir until well combined.
6. Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cakes to cool before layering them with frosting. Decorate with cotton candy.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Ice Cream

This enchanting ice cream is as fun to make as it is to eat, with its vibrant colors and sweet cotton candy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cotton candy, finely chopped
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue)

Cooking method:

1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
3. Separate the mixture into two bowls; add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other.
4. Fold in the chopped cotton candy into each bowl.
5. Layer the mixtures in a freezer-safe container, swirling gently with a knife.
6. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Smoothie

A magical, drinkable treat that combines the flavors of cotton candy with a creamy smoothie base.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon cotton candy syrup
• Ice cubes
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue)

Cooking method:

1. In a blender, combine milk, yogurt, banana, and cotton candy syrup.
2. Add a handful of ice cubes and blend until smooth.
3. Separate the smoothie into two parts and tint with pink and blue food coloring.
4. Pour the smoothie into glasses, alternating colors for a layered effect.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Cookies

These delightful cookies are filled with a burst of cotton candy flavor, making them a magical addition to your snack time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and cotton candy flavoring.
3. Combine flour and baking soda, gradually mixing into the creamed mixture.
4. Divide dough into three parts, tint each with food coloring.
5. Roll small balls of each colored dough together to form a marbled effect.
6. Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Mousse

This delightful mousse is light, airy, and infused with the sweet taste of cotton candy.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup cotton candy, finely chopped
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• Gel food coloring (pink, purple)

Cooking method:

1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in the chopped cotton candy and divide into two bowls.
4. Tint one bowl with pink food coloring and the other with purple.
5. Layer the mousses in serving glasses and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Popcorn

A sweet and colorful popcorn treat that’s perfect for parties or movie nights.

Ingredients:

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup cotton candy syrup
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)

Cooking method:

1. Spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Melt white chocolate chips over a double boiler or in a microwave.
3. Once melted, stir in cotton candy syrup and divide into three bowls.
4. Tint each bowl with different food coloring.
5. Drizzle colored chocolate over the popcorn and toss gently to coat.
6. Allow to set before serving.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Fudge

This creamy and colorful fudge melts in your mouth, capturing the essence of cotton candy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cotton candy, torn into pieces
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue)

Cooking method:

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, melt the white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
4. Divide the mixture into two bowls and tint each with colors.
5. Fold in pieces of cotton candy into each.
6. Pour each mixture into the prepared pan, swirling with a knife.
7. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Macarons

These delicate macarons are filled with a dreamy cotton candy-flavored ganache.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 large egg whites
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• Cotton candy extract
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 7 oz white chocolate, chopped

Cooking method:

1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold in dry ingredients and add a few drops of cotton candy extract and food coloring.
4. Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let sit for 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes.
6. For the ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over white chocolate. Stir until smooth and let cool.
7. Pipe ganache between two macarons.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Milkshake

A fun and flavorful milkshake that combines the sweetness of cotton candy with a creamy base.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cotton candy syrup
• Whipped cream
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue)

Cooking method:

1. In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and cotton candy syrup.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Divide the shake into two parts and tint with food coloring.
4. Pour into a glass, alternating colors, and top with whipped cream.

Unicorn Cotton Candy Pancakes

Brighten up your breakfast with these fluffy pancakes infused with a playful cotton candy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• Cotton candy flavoring
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)

Cooking method:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Whisk in milk, egg, butter, and a few drops of cotton candy flavoring.
3. Divide batter into three bowls, tinting each with food coloring.
4. Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat and pour batter to form pancakes.
5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, flip, and cook until golden brown.
6. Serve with syrup or more cotton candy on top.