Glow-in-the-Dark Cotton Candy Cookies

Glow-in-the-Dark Cotton Candy Cookies are a fun, colorful, and whimsical treat—perfect for parties, sleepovers, or any event that calls for a little edible magic. While cookies can’t literally glow in the dark without blacklight-reactive ingredients, you can make them glow under blacklight using safe, edible components like tonic water or vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Here’s a recipe and method to achieve that glowing effect with a cotton candy twist:

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🌟 Glow-in-the-Dark Cotton Candy Cookies Recipe

🔮 Ingredients

Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring (LorAnn oils or similar)

• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple – optional for the cotton candy look)

Glow Glaze (for blacklight glow):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp tonic water (contains quinine which glows under blacklight)

• Optional: Neon food coloring

Toppings:

• Cotton candy (store-bought, added just before serving)

• Edible glitter or luster dust (optional for extra sparkle)

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🧁 Instructions

1. Make the Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg and cotton candy flavoring.

5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.

6. If desired, divide the dough and tint with food coloring. Swirl the colors together for a marbled look.

7. Scoop into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Let cool completely.

2. Prepare the Glow Glaze

1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and tonic water until smooth.

2. Add neon food coloring if desired.

3. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.

4. Let set for at least 20 minutes.

🔦 Blacklight Tip: Under a UV blacklight, the tonic water glaze will fluoresce—creating the “glow” effect!

3. Decorate and Serve

• Just before serving, top each cookie with a small puff of cotton candy.

• Optional: Dust with edible glitter for an extra magical look.

• Serve under a blacklight for full glow-in-the-dark effect.

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⚠️ Notes

• Cotton candy dissolves quickly in moisture—add it just before eating.

• Tonic water glaze is safe and glows thanks to the quinine content.

• If you want extra strong glow, riboflavin (vitamin B2) in powdered form can also be used in frosting or glaze (sparingly).

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