I scream, you scream, we all scream for home cotton candy machines… well maybe.

When I was little I used to love attending neighborhood ice cream socials, because of the ice cream AND the cotton candy.

Times have changed and with the help of one of several different home cotton candy machines, you can easily let the kids whip it up in your own kitchen. (I know it isn’t the healthiest of snacks, but everything in moderation, right?)

The unit pictured here is manufactured by Nostalgia Electrics. I have showcased a couple of their other products in the past, including: an old fashioned hot dog roller and a popcorn machine. (In case you haven’t heard me mention it, I love retro looking appliances.)

Honestly, making cotton candy at home with a machine like this one is a breeze. All you do is pour the required sugar mixture into the top, turn it on and watch it materialize. Really, how much easier could it be?

You can purchase cotton candy floss sugar or floss concentrate separately. The sugar, which is ready to use out of the bag, comes in flavors such as cherry, grape, orange and strawberry. However, the concentrate must be mixed with granulated sugar. Happy cotton candy’ing!