Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon pink food coloring
- 12 unbleached cigarette rolling papers
Special equipment needed:
- Candy thermometer
- Candy floss machine (optional)
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Place candy thermometer in the saucepan and heat mixture over medium-high heat, without stirring, until it reaches 320°F.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cotton candy flavoring and pink food coloring.
4. If using a candy floss machine, pour mixture into the machine and spin into cotton candy. If not, pour mixture onto a silicone mat and let cool for a few minutes until it is cool enough to handle.
5. Take one cigarette rolling paper and place a small amount of cotton candy in the center. Roll the paper around the cotton candy, twisting the ends to secure it. Repeat with remaining papers and cotton candy.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
5. Temperature:
320°F
Serving size:
12 cotton candy cigarettes
Nutritional information:
Calories: 100
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Sugar: 26g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Cotton candy flavoring can be substituted with vanilla extract or any other flavoring of your choice.
- Pink food coloring can be substituted with any other color.
Variations:
- Use different flavors and colors of cotton candy to create a variety of cigarettes.
- Add edible glitter or sprinkles to the cotton candy before rolling.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when handling the hot sugar mixture.
- Use a candy floss machine for easier and faster cotton candy making.
- Store the cotton candy cigarettes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
Not applicable.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the cotton candy cigarettes in a vintage cigarette case for a fun and unique presentation.
Garnishes:
Edible glitter or sprinkles can be added to the cotton candy before rolling.
Pairings:
Cotton candy cigarettes can be paired with a glass of champagne or sparkling wine for a fun and festive treat.
Suggested side dishes:
Not applicable.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sugar mixture starts to crystallize, add a tablespoon of water and stir until dissolved.
- If the cotton candy is too sticky, dust with cornstarch before rolling.
Food safety advice:
Be careful when handling hot sugar mixture and use caution when using a candy floss machine.
Food history:
Cotton candy was first introduced in the early 1900s and quickly became a popular carnival and fair treat.
Flavor profiles:
Cotton candy cigarettes have a sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of cotton candy flavoring.
Serving suggestions:
Serve cotton candy cigarettes as a fun and unique party favor or as a dessert at a carnival-themed party.
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