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7 New Candy Favorites For Halloween

YumSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:50:42 -0700

As much as I love celebrating Halloween, some parts of it - like haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and even certain kinds of candy - remind me I'm not a kid anymore. That's why I've decided to introduce some alternative, homemade confections that are refined enough for even an adult gourmand such as myself. Curious to know what my new candy favorites are? Keep reading to find out.

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Fashion Logo Lollipops: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:00:21 -0700

Are you a sucker for high-end fashion brands? I am and I'm not afraid to admit that yes, I covet the classic quilted Chanel handbag with interlocking C logo. However, I'm not sure how I feel about these logo lollipops. Artist Massimo Gammacurta created these designer suckers (that come in a variety of flavors) based on the symbolic initials of the world's most luxurious brands.

What do you think of these outrageous pops? Do you prefer caramel Yves Saint Laurent or grape Gucci?

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Yummy Link: Are Those Lollipops? No They're Cakesicles!

partysugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:27:31 -0800

How fabulously creative are these cakesicles?! Balls of red velvet cake - made with a box mix - are dipped into a pretty pink coating. They look like the perfect Valentine's Day gift for my girlfriends! - Bakerella

Suck On This: Today is National Lollipop Day

YumSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:38:30 -0700

Today is National Lollipop Day, but instead of just giving you a rundown of lollipops and sending you on your way, I thought it would be fun to see just how far the lollipop has gone. What is usually just thought of as a bit of hard candy on the end of a stick, is in fact, a much larger culinary trend. These days it seems that anything round and placed on the end of a stick can be considered a lollipop. From foie gras to cupcakes and everything in between, here's a roundup of my favorite non-candy lollipops:

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Off With Their Heads Lollipops

YumSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:00:30 -0700

If you were one of those weird kids who liked chewing on your dolls, then you're in luck. These watermelon flavored Sigmund Freud Head Pops will bring you right back to first grade - although I'm not quite sure what Freud would actually say about the whole thing. After all, I'm sure there's some sort of metaphor waiting there... Each lollipop is 2 1/4 inches tall with a 4-inch plastic stick. I think it'll look really odd in your mouth, but I think the display box of 24 candy Sigmund Freuds is even odder. Oh and if you're not into Freud, you could opt for Marie Antoinette (hence my ~~ridiculous~~ clever title) or Abraham Lincoln instead. Box of 24 lollipops available for $27.95.

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Fancy Food Jewelry: K-O (part 3 of 5)

YumSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:03:39 -0700

So far, in our journey through food-inspired jewelry, we've gone from apple bobby pins to junk food charms, and today we'll have a look at the letters K through O. I've found kiwi brooches, scented lollipop earrings, mushroom rings, nigiri earrings (mix and match even!) and for him: olive cufflinks. Know of any great food-inspired jewelry starting with K, L, M, N, or O? Let us know below!

Better Than Lollipops: Crispy Rice Treats on Sticks

YumSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:10 -0700

At a baby shower this year, LilSugar sent everyone home with the most clever party favors: crispy rice treats on a stick! They were the perfect parting gift at the shower, but, when adorned with color-coordinated orange sprinkles and ribbons, they'd also make a charming alternative to serve trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

This delight takes less than 10 minutes to come together on the stove top. Evenly press the mixture into a pan coated with cooking spray, and let cool for about five minutes. Cut them to uniform size, roll each into the shape of a ball, and insert sticks through the middle. Wrap treats in individual cellophane bags, and tie with a pretty ribbon.

Got any other sweet ideas for Halloween? Share them below!

Ghost Lollipop Cookies

partysugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

If spider cookies aren't really your style, how about ghost lollipop cookies? You don't need a special ghost shaped cookie cutter to make these screaming spice cookies, since they get their shape from a bent, used tuna can. The eyes and open mouth are melted Jolly Ranchers, and the white face is fluffy frosting. These cookies take a bit of time to make, but the finished product is a gorgeous cookie that makes a great gift when wrapped in clear cellophane. To give this recipe a whirl, read more

Screaming Spice Cookies
From Food Network

Cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling out dough
1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Icing:
Hard candies, try yellow, red, black, (Jolly Ranchers preferred)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons egg white powder
3/4 teaspoon orange extract
1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 empty metal tuna fish can, (about 6 ounces) for cutting cookies*
Lollipop sticks, available in craft or bakers' supply stores

For the cookies: whisk the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Beat the butter in a large bowl with a handheld mixer until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the sugars, and continue beating until light, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients while mixing slowly to make a smooth dough. Divide dough in half and press each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
Transfer 1 disk of dough to a floured work surface and roll about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into cookies with a pinched tuna can*. Transfer cookies with an offset spatula to a nonstick or silicon lined baking sheet.
Cut out eyes and a mouth with a pastry tip, fat straw, or a knife. Press the lollipop sticks into the narrow end of each cookie, if using. Repeat with remaining dough. Press excess dough together, roll and cut into cookies. Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes.
Evenly space the racks in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
Put the candies in a small plastic bag and hit with a rolling pin to break into little pieces.
Bake the cookies just until they are set, about 20 minutes. Remove baking sheets from the oven and carefully sprinkle the broken candies into the eyes and mouth of the cookies. Continue to cook until the candy liquefies, about 3 minutes more. Cool cookies on pan for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool cookies on a rack.
For the icing: whisk the water, egg white powder and orange extract in a medium bowl until foamy but smooth. Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar to make a smooth icing.
Spread a layer of icing over the entire surface of the cookies with the back of a teaspoon. Let rest until the icing sets, about 30 minutes.
Serve or store in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Makes 20 cookies.

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10 Weird Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month

YumSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00:10 -0700

It's hard to believe it's been a year since our I Heart Candy challenge, but it's true: National Candy Month is here again! Throughout the month of June, we'll be celebrating all that the candy world has to offer, so I thought I'd kick things off with 10 of the weirdest candy offerings I could find. Have you tried any of these? Start the slideshow and tell me what you think.

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Christian Louboutin Champagne: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:33 -0700

From logo lollipops to stylish cupcakes, the merging of fashion and food isn't new. What I haven't seen, however, is a Champagne glass shaped like a shoe! Designed by famed shoe maker Christian Louboutin, this glass slipper was created to coincide with the launch of the brand's own Champagne. In partnership with Piper Heidsieck, the bubbly and shoe are available for a limited time at Colette in Paris, starting Oct. 26. I think both the bottle and glass are incredibly sexy and would love to get my hands on the set! How about you?