Fun fact: When Buddy the Elf munches on cotton balls in the doctor’s office scene in the holiday movie Elf, he’s actually eating undyed tufts of cotton candy. Learn how to make your very own edible cotton balls. This recipe is from my Unofficial Elf Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Classic Holiday Film.
Cirrus 9 makes white cotton candy with organic ingredients in gourmet flavors.
Equipment
- food-safe gloves
- transparent cotton ball storage canister for serving
Edible cotton balls as seen in the move Elf. It’s important to wear gloves when forming the cotton candy into balls because as soon as it comes into contact with any moisture it will start to dissolve and the oils in your hands can also alter the look and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 oz pre-made white-colored cotton candy such as Cirrus 9 or Chocolate Storybook’s Wedding Cake flavor.
Instructions
- Remove the cotton candy from the container while wearing food-safe gloves.
- Tear off a cotton ball sized portion of the candy and carefully press and mold it into a ball shape, being careful not to squish the candy. Transfer to a covered storage canister.
- Serve and store in a lidded cotton ball canister, being careful to not confuse it with actual cotton balls.
Notes
Hungry for More? Buy the Unofficial Elf Cookbook, The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook and the Taste of Tucson Cookbook!
