To make cotton candy from Jolly Ranchers, you melt the hard candies and then spin them in a cotton candy machine. If the candy hardens during the process, you can reheat it in the microwave for a short time.
Here's a slightly more detailed breakdown based on the video reference:
- Prepare the Jolly Ranchers: Unwrap your desired number of Jolly Ranchers.
- Melt the Candies: Melt the Jolly Ranchers. (The reference does not specifically mention how, but microwaving or using a candy melting pot would be appropriate)
- Spin the Cotton Candy: Pour the melted Jolly Ranchers into the center of a cotton candy machine while it's running.
- Collect the Cotton Candy: Use a paper cone or stick to gather the cotton candy strands as they form.
- Reheat if Necessary: If the candy starts to harden during the spinning process, reheat it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.