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Dia de los Muertos Candy Skulls

These skulls are made of candy and are totally edible and totally cute. Perfect for dia de los muertos and Halloween.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 16 skulls
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • skull silicon mold
  • Candy Melts
  • 6 frosting colors
  • 6 frosting tips
  • 6 frosting couplers
  • 6 frosting bags
  • cake decorations
  • candy flowers
  • Cupcakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Melt the candy melts according to the instructions on the package. Pour into skull mold and allow to dry, according to package instructions.
  2. For the frosting, cut a small hole in the empty frosting bag. Drop tip and the ringed coupler inside the bag. Secure the remaining piece of coupler on the outside of the bag. Carefully fill each bag with the frosting colors.
  3. Carefully remove candy skulls and begin decorating. Apply decorations and adhere flowers with a small drop of frosting.
  4. Place your skull atop a frosted cupcake or any other dessert of your choice!

Notes

  • We found skull silicon molds at a Michaels Store, along with all of the frosting and supplies. Or you can buy them online here: Skull Candy Mold.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1skull Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16skulls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Serving 1skull
Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.