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    Do I have to use food coloring?
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    No, but if you want to make it more visually appealing, add food coloring.
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    Will this work if I do not have corn syrup?
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    You can make a perfect substitute if you dissolve 1 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir until it dissolves, and use in place of corn syrup.
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    Will the pulled candy stay soft or become hard?
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    If you cover the cotton candy with cellophane or aluminum, it will stay soft.
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    Is food coloring important?
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    It won't affect the taste, but it will certainly make it look better.
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    Will I need a parent to supervise me while I'm making cotton candy?
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    It is recommended that children have adult supervision whenever handling hot substances, and stoves and melting candy are both dangerously hot.
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    Is using a thermometer important?
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    Yes. A candy thermometer is an important tool when making any type of candy. It helps you make sure that the mixture is not over-cooked and made at a reasonable temperature.
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    Will this work with maple syrup?
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    Yes, it will. You will need to add about 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Homemade syrup is the best!
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    Can I do this using only sugar?
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    No.
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    Do you have to use raspberry extract?
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    No, but you must use some kind of extract for flavor. You could use strawberry, almond, vanilla, rum, pistachio, etc.
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    Do I have to use cornstarch?
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    Yes, you do.
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    How do I measure the temperature if I don't have a thermometer?
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    There is not really an effective way, but you can easily buy a thermometer at a local store at very little cost.
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    Do I have to have a flavor extract when making cotton candy?
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    The cotton candy does not need any special flavor; it can just be sugar-flavored. But if you feel like you want to add flavoring, you will need about one teaspoon.
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    Should I keep the candy at room temperature or can I put it into a cooler to chill?
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    If you want it to stay soft or semi-soft, then keep it at room temperature. If you want it to harden the cotton candy, then chill it.
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    Is cornstarch corn flour?
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    Yes, it is. The names are just different, but they both are the same. It is okay to use corn flour in cotton candy.
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    Can I use powdered sugar instead of corn starch?
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    No, you cannot. substitute powdered sugar for corn starch. Doing so would change the taste and texture of the cotton candy and it would not work well.
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