Cotton Candy Frappuccino Recipe | Copycat Starbucks Recipe

You may have heard that Starbucks came out with some "summer flavors" for their well-loved Frappuccino line and one of those flavors is the Cotton Candy Frappuccino.  Like the Vanilla Bean and Strawberries & Cream Frapps, the Cotton Candy Frappuccino does not actually contain coffee (don't forget to try my copycat Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe!)

I think that these are a little too sweet, buy my children just went nuts for them and they do taste exactly like the ones that you order at Starbucks.  Since they are likely going to be discontinued at the end of the summer, you will be able to make them any time you want!

The cotton candy flavor comes from making a syrup out of raspberry preserves, a little sugar and water.  The syrup recipe will make enough for about 4 or 5 Cotton Candy Frappuccinos, so if you are just making a "Frapp For One", just store any leftover syrup in an airtight container for up to a week!

Serve this with some homemade whipped cream for an even more decadent treat!

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Cotton Candy Frappuccino Recipe | Copycat Starbucks Recipe

This copycat version of Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino is both easy to make and absolutely delicious. Satisfy your cravings any time you want by making it at home!

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Author: Mindi

Ingredients 

For the Raspberry Syrup

• ½ cup Seedless Raspberry All Fruit Spread
• ¼ cup Sugar
• ¼ cup Water

For the Cotton Candy Frappuccino

• ½ cup Milk
• 2 scoop Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• 3 tablespoon Raspberry Syrup
• ¼ teaspoon Vanilla
• Red Food Coloring optional
• Whipped Cream for topping

Instructions

Make the Syrup

• Place syrup ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Make the Cotton Candy Frappuccino

• Put ice, milk, vanilla and ice cream in blender. Add 1 drop of red food coloring (optional)
• Add raspberry syrup and blend for 20 seconds or until you reach proper consistency.
• Top with whipped cream and serve