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Candy Sugar Skulls

Prep Time:

1h

Yield:

12 small 3-D skull candies

Plan for:

Dry 24 hours

Candy Sugar Skulls are traditionally made as part of a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration in Mexico. The holiday honors the idea that on November 1-2, departed relatives return and share the day with their families. It's a joyous occasion, where family and friends come together to celebrate. The skulls are decorated with bright and cheerful colors to mark the sweetness of the lives of departed family members. They can be as colorful and decorated as your imagination allows!

Ingredients

Sugar Skull

1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 teaspoon water
1-2 drops coconut, lemon or orange extract, optional

Icing

2 cups Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
1-2 drops of assorted food colorings

Directions

Combine sugar, meringue powder, water, and flavor extract, if desired, in a small bowl until well blended.
Firmly press sugar mixture into skull-shaped molds. Let dry for 24 hours.
To prepare icing: Combine powdered sugar and milk to desired spreading consistency; mixing until well blended. Divide into small bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each mixture for decorating skulls.
Pop skulls out of molds. Decorate as desired with colored icings, candy, or edible flowers.

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The molds can be purchased online or in many craft stores.