Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

Can I make these cupcakes in advance?

The edible glass is best served the same day.

Ingredients for Broken Glass Cupcakes:

• 24 prepared cupcakes, frosted

For the Glass:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

For the Blood:

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 15 drops red food coloring
• 1 drop blue food coloring

How to Make Broken Glass Cupcakes:

Now for the fun part:

STEP FIVE: Hit it with a hammer! Laugh maniacally as it shatters like real glass with each whack!

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Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

Frosted cupcakes decorated with edible homemade "glass" and "blood" are easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party!  

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 51 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Author: Holly Gray

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Equipment

Candy Thermometer

Baking Sheet

Hammer

Ingredients

• 24 cupcakes frosted

For the glass:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

For the blood:

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 15 drops red food coloring
• 1 drop blue food coloring

Instructions

For the glass:

• Into a large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar.
• Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
• Working quickly, pour sugar mixture onto a parchment-lined, rimmed metal baking pan. Allow to cool completely.
• When the glass is completely cool, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan.
• Place on a smooth surface and cover with a second piece of parchment paper.

Now for the fun part:

• Hit it with a hammer!
• Laugh maniacally as it shatters like real glass with each whack!

For the blood:

• Into a small mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, cornstarch, red food coloring, and blue food coloring.

To serve:

• Arrange glass shards on each cupcake. Drizzle with blood.
• If not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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