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Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes - Frosted cupcakes decorated with edible homemade sugar-based "broken glass" and edible "blood." Easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party! 

Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

Frosted cupcakes decorated with edible homemade "glass" and "blood" are easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party!  
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 51 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Holly Gray

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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