Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cotton candy extract
- Optional: whipped topping
- Outer shell: crushed cookie dough, biscuit dough, or pre-made dough
- Oil for frying
- Optional: tinted sugar or cotton candy pieces for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cotton candy extract. Beat until fully combined and fluffy.
- Chill mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Portion chilled filling into small balls and wrap in dough. Seal well to prevent leaks.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry bombs in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- While warm, roll in tinted sugar or top with cotton candy pieces.
- Serve immediately for best crunch and texture.
Notes
- Make ahead by prepping and wrapping balls, then fry just before serving.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7–8 minutes for a lighter option.
- For no-fry version, roll in crushed cereal and freeze until firm.
- Substitute cotton candy extract with strawberry or bubble gum flavor.
- Freeze un-fried bombs for up to 1 month; fry or bake from frozen as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
