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    Cotton Candy Desserts

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

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    Colorful Cotton Candy Desserts are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth! This list of cotton candy-flavored desserts includes cookies, cakes, and some unexpected treats, too. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, you're going to want to try more than one of these yummy sweets!

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    • Best Cotton Candy Deserts
    • 1. Cotton Candy Cookies
    • 2. Cotton Candy Fudge
    • 3. Cotton Candy Ice Cream
    • 4. Sparkling Cotton Candy Drink
    • 5. Cotton Candy Cupcakes
    • 6. Cotton Candy Dessert Shots
    • 7. Cotton Candy Marshmallows
    • 8. Cotton Candy Cake
    • 9. Cotton Candy Popcorn
    • 10. Cotton Candy Hot Chocolate Bombs
    • 11. Cotton Candy Macarons
    • 12. Cotton Candy Oreo Truffles
    • 13. Cotton Candy Cheesecake
    • 14. Cotton Candy Glazed Donuts
    • 15. Cotton Candy Puppy Chow
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    All of these delicious recipes are fun for all year round. From summer fun at the pool to a birthday party bash. These homemade recipes are all so colorful and make for the perfect dessert recipe for any occasion.

    Can't wait for the state fair? Get your cotton candy fix with these treat bags. (By the way, did you know that cotton candy machine is super affordable? Who knew?)

    It turns out you don't need your own machine or a visit to the fair to get your cotton candy fix!

    It seems like cotton candy-flavored treats are everywhere - cotton candy OREOS, cotton candy jelly beans, and even cotton candy sprinkles.

    We've even got a collection for cotton candy cocktails - but right now, let's get to the sweet dessert recipes!

    Best Cotton Candy Deserts

    You'll love this collection of fairy floss and cotton candy recipes! Cotton candy desserts are a popular choice for baby showers and gender reveal parties, but they're also great for birthday parties, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and more.

    1. Cotton Candy Cookies

    Cotton Candy Cookies on a platter.

    Cotton Candy Cookies from Juggling Act Mama:

    You are going to find fun colors in these swirled cookies. They are so much fun and kids go crazy over the fun swirled colors. 

    cotton candy flavoring

    2. Cotton Candy Fudge

    Squares of Cotton Candy Fudge on a platter.

    Cotton Candy Fudge from Juggling Act Mama:

    This is the easiest fudge you'll ever make... right in the microwave!

    All you need is food coloring, sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and cotton candy extract, of course.

    3. Cotton Candy Ice Cream

    Cotton Candy Ice Cream in a container with an ice cream scoop.

    Cotton Candy Ice Cream from Juggling Act Mama:

    If you have not tried to make homemade ice cream, you will enjoy this recipe. It is a great dessert even for a unicorn party dessert for a birthday event.

    • Close up Black Forest Ice Cream with a cherry on top.
    • Close up of a scoop of Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream.
    • Brownie Bite Ice Cream being scooped out of a container.
    • Cotton Candy Ice Cream in a container with an ice cream scoop.
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    4. Sparkling Cotton Candy Drink

    Cotton Candy Mocktails from Juggling Act Mama:

    Okay so it's not technically a dessert, but it would look gorgeous on your dessert table, right?

    5. Cotton Candy Cupcakes

    Cotton Candy Cupcakes from Brooklyn Active Woman:

    I love these shortcut cupcakes that start with a box of white cake mix.

    They're topped with vanilla buttercream and a tuft of cotton candy, of course!

    • Chocolate cupcakes with graham cracker crust and mashmallow frosting.
    • Close up of Semi Homemade Banana Pudding Cupcakes with whipped cream.
    • Close up of frosted Root Beer Cupcake.
    See more Cupcakes →

    6. Cotton Candy Dessert Shots

    Cotton Candy Dessert Shots in shot glasses.

    Cotton Candy Dessert Shots from DIY Candy:

    This sweet treat is like eating a cloud! With cream cheese, Cool Whip, and a few other simple ingredients, this is a delicious no bake treat.

    7. Cotton Candy Marshmallows

    Cotton Candy Marshmallows from Easy Dessert Recipes:

    Here is a great treat to whip up to snack on or even use for making colorful and sweet s'mores. Take a classic treat and add a vibrant twist in color and flavors for a fun dessert. 

    8. Cotton Candy Cake

    Cotton Candy Cake from Liv for Cake

    This cake is a show stopper as it offers an elegant presentation value. A layered cake that has a sweet cake batter, smooth and creamy frosting and topped with a pile of pink and blue cotton candy on top.

    • Close up of Apple Spiced Bundt Cake with caramel and pecans.
    • Piece of Chocolate Zucchini Cake on a plate.
    • Slices of Glazed Sweet Potato Pound Cake on a plate.
    • A slice of Banana Pudding Ice Box Cake on a plate.
    See more Cakes →

    9. Cotton Candy Popcorn

    Cotton Candy Popcorn from Bitz & Giggles

    I love sweet popcorn, it reminds me of fair food as you snack and walk and play games. Here is a pink, blue, and white treat that is hard to stop snacking on once you start. Then you add in some colorful sprinkles and it makes it a perfect movie night treat. 

    (You'll also love our unicorn popcorn recipe!)

    10. Cotton Candy Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Cotton Candy Hot Chocolate Bombs from Homemade Hooplah

    If you have not tried a hot chocolate bomb, they are a must. This is a great chocolate ball that is filled with hot chocolate and when paired with warm milk it melts and turns into a sweet drink. Pair with a slice of colorful cotton candy cake or a cookie and enjoy. 

    (Find more hot cocoa bomb recipes.)

    11. Cotton Candy Macarons

    Cotton Candy Macarons from

    Macarons are one cookie that is delicate, light, and full of sweet cotton candy flavors in each bite. These are a stunner dessert if you are looking for a treat to impress family or guests. 

    12. Cotton Candy Oreo Truffles

    Cotton Candy Oreo Truffles from Wishes and Dishes

    Truffles are one of my favorites! Pink chocolate dipped, and then drizzled with a blue chocolate to give you that classic color pairing that you know and love. And who doesn't love an Oreo filling? Whether it is a classic Oreo or a Golden Oreo count me in. 

    (You'll also love our red velvet truffles!)

    • Close up image of Oreo Truffle Balls on a white dish.
    • Plate full of Red Velvet Cake Balls.
    • Close up of half a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffle.
    • Bailey's Truffles with hazlenuts on a cutting board.
    See more Truffles →

    13. Cotton Candy Cheesecake

    Cotton Candy Cheesecake from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons

    This layered cheesecake is a sliceable dessert bar recipe that is great for serving a crowd. The whole thing is stunning and then when you add the cotton candy on top it really transforms the desert even more. 

    14. Cotton Candy Glazed Donuts

    Cotton Candy Glazed Donuts from Southern Fatty

    Start the morning off with a tasty baked donut that is topped with colorful pink frosting and sprinkles galore. Pair with a tall glass of milk and devour. 

    15. Cotton Candy Puppy Chow

    Cotton Candy Puppy Chow from 3 Boys and a Dog

    Change up the puppy chow with a sugary twist! While it is crunchy and sweet, it is also pretty to serve up. Kids and adults will both have a hard time not reaching for one more handful of this snack mix. 

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