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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Fudge

    Cotton Candy Fudge | Unicorn Fudge

    Published: Jul 26, 2021 · Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Ang Paris · 1 Comment
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    Bring state fair season home with this delicious fudge that tastes like cotton candy!
    Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
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    Cotton candy fudge or as I call it Unicorn Fudge is easy to make and a great way to bring fair season home. Perfect all year long! via @jugglingactmamaCotton candy fudge or as I call it Unicorn Fudge is easy to make and a great way to bring fair season home. Perfect all year long! via @jugglingactmamaCotton candy fudge or as I call it Unicorn Fudge is easy to make and a great way to bring fair season home. Perfect all year long! via @jugglingactmamaCotton candy fudge or as I call it Unicorn Fudge is easy to make and a great way to bring fair season home. Perfect all year long! via @jugglingactmamaCotton candy fudge or as I call it Unicorn Fudge is easy to make and a great way to bring fair season home. Perfect all year long! via @jugglingactmama

    Cotton Candy Fudge | Unicorn Fudge - whether you call it cotton candy fudge or unicorn fudge, this quick little recipe is fun to make with kids any time of year!

    UNICORN FUDGE - Close up image of cotton candy fudge in small white cupcake liners.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • Equipment
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • More Dessert Recipes
    • 📋 Cotton Candy Fudge Recipe
    • Cotton Candy Fudge | Unicorn Fudge
    • 💬 Comments

    It’s fair season here, and when I think of the fair, I immediately dream of cotton candy! Cotton candy is a delicious treat, but it can be a little hard to enjoy at home. Instead, you can use these four ingredients to make this delightful cotton candy fudge!

    My grandmother's classic Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is about the only fudge I usually make or eat. However, I'm making an exception for this gorgeously swirled Cotton Candy Fudge - also known as Unicorn Fudge! Truth be told, this is really not true fudge, but a shortcut recipe.

    In fact, the part that takes the longest is just waiting for the fudge to set up in the refrigerator for 3 long hours. You might like to check out these Unicorn Arts and Crafts for Kids or easy Unicorn Popcorn recipe while you wait.

    UNICORN FUDGE - Top down view of pink and blue cotton candy flavored unicorn fudge in white cupcake liners.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • White chocolate chips or melting wafers
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Cotton candy extract
    • Pink and blue food coloring

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the cotton candy fudge recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil.
    2. In a microwave safe bowl, stir together the white chocolate and condensed milk. Place in microwave for 90 seconds and let sit for a minute.
    3. Stir well to combine the melted chocolate and condensed milk.
    4. Add the cotton candy extract.
    5. Spoon out about 3 tablespoon of fudge or so into a separate bowl.
    6. Spoon an additional 3 tablespoon of fudge or so into another separate bowl.
    7. Add the blue food coloring to one bowl and combine.
    8. Add the pink food coloring to one bowl and combine.
    9. Spread the white fudge into the prepared pan.
    10. Drop spoonfuls of both colors of fudge onto the white fudge.
    11. Run a knife through the fudge to swirl the colors together to get the desired effect you are looking for.
    12. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm.
    13. Cut into pieces and serve.

    📖 Variations

    We always recommend that you make the recipe just as it is written the first time you try it as that is how we have tested it. However, if you wish to get creative, here are some ideas. (Please note, we have not tried these different ways to make cotton candy fudge).

    Not that it needs it, but if you wanted to take this cotton candy fudge to the next level, you could add some fun unicorn sprinkles to the top just after you're done swirling the colors together.

    If you are having a themed party, you can also switch up the colors to match. For example, yellow and orange for Halloween or red and green for Christmas.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    This easy fudge is an excellent dessert to serve at a birthday party, shower, or even during the holidays with your family. Unicorn fudge is a great crowd pleaser and tastes just like the type of cotton candy you’d get from a fair or carnival but in fudge form! This delicious treat is something your whole family will love, and you will have everyone asking for seconds.

    Equipment

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    • 8x8 Square Baking Dish
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Small Mixing Bowls
    • Spoon
    • Knife

    ⏲️ Storage

    To keep your Unicorn Fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last 1-2 weeks.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    • Unicorn Popcorn from Juggling Act Mama
    • Surprise Inside Unicorn Cupcakes from Crazy for Crust
    • Rainbow Treats from Juggling Act Mama
    • Unicorn Cookies from Saving You Dinero
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    Unicorn Fudge | Cotton Candy Fudge

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    • Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
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    📋 Cotton Candy Fudge Recipe

    Not ready to make our unicorn fudge just yet? Don’t forget to pin this awesome recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Cotton Candy Fudge | Unicorn Fudge

    Bring state fair season home with this delicious fudge that tastes like cotton candy!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Unicorn Cotton Candy Fudge, unicorn fudge
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 361kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • 8x8 Square Baking Dish
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Small Mixing Bowls
    • Spoon
    • Knife

    Ingredients

    • 20 oz. white chocolate chips or melting wafers
    • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
    • Pink and blue food coloring

    Instructions

    • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil.
    • In a microwave safe bowl, stir together the white chocolate and condensed milk. Place in microwave for 90 seconds and let sit for a minute.
    • Stir well to combine the melted chocolate and condensed milk.
    • Add the cotton candy extract.
    • Spoon out about 3 tablespoon of fudge or so into a separate bowl.
    • Spoon an additional 3 tablespoon of fudge or so into another separate bowl.
    • Add the blue food coloring to one bowl and combine.
    • Add the pink food coloring to one bowl and combine.
    • Spread the white fudge into the prepared pan.
    • Drop spoonfuls of both colors of fudge onto the white fudge.
    • Run a knife through the fudge to swirl the colors together to get the desired effect you are looking for.
    • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm.
    • Cut into pieces and serve.

    Notes

    📖 Variations
    We always recommend that you make the recipe just as it is written the first time you try it as that is how we have tested it. However, if you wish to get creative, here are some ideas. (Please note, we have not tried these different ways to make cotton candy fudge).
    Not that it needs it, but if you wanted to take this cotton candy fudge to the next level, you could add some fun unicorn sprinkles to the top just after you're done swirling the colors together.
    If you are having a themed party, you can also switch up the colors to match. For example, yellow and orange for Halloween or red and green for Christmas.
    ⏲️ Storage
    To keep your Unicorn Fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last 1-2 weeks.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Tamika Miczikus says

      August 04, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Looks absolutely delicious. Very simple recipe and instructions!

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