Cotton candy (also known as candy floss or fairy floss) is a classic spun sugar treat made by liquefying sugar and spinning it through minute holes to create fine, airy strands. Recently, it has evolved into a versatile ingredient for creative DIY snacks, most notably the viral "Cotton Candy Gushers" trend. The Viral Trend: Cotton Candy Gushers
: Lightly coat fruit gushers with a liquid—common choices include lime or lemon juice to add a sour kick. candy cotton
: Shake the mixture until the gushers are fully coated in the sugary fluff. Cotton candy (also known as candy floss or
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This DIY treat has taken over social media, offering a sweet and often sour sensory experience. You can make them at home for less than $10 using these steps:
: Place the wet gushers into cotton candy or a "cotton candy sugar dust".
Beyond standard spun sugar, cotton candy is being used in diverse recipes: DIY Cotton Candy Gushers Tutorial | Sweet Candy Recipe