14 Desserts Shaped Like Sugar Skulls to Mark Day of the Dead

Oct 31 2019 - 7:02am

You know one of the most popular traditions for Día de los Muertos [1] is preparing homemade sugar skulls to set on altars for loved ones who have passed away. But through the years, the symbol has expanded [2] to other sweets that are not given as ofrendas but enjoyed with family. These 14 deliciously sweet recipes, from cake pops to sugar cookies, are perfect for the day of remembrance.

Easy Sugar Skulls

Get the recipe: easy sugar skulls [4]

Frosted Cookies

Get the recipe: frosted cookies [5]

Candy Party Tray

Get the recipe: candy party tray [6]

Chocolate Skulls

Get the recipe: chocolate skulls [7]

Red Velvet Skull Cakes

Get the recipe: red velvet skull cakes [8]

Cheese Skulls

Get the recipe: cheese skulls [9]

Strawberry Chocolate Calaveras

Get the recipe: strawberry chocolate calaveras [10]

Sugar Skull Cupcakes

Get the recipe: black and white cupcakes [11]

Cookie Pops

Get the recipe: cookie pops [12]

Mini Confetti Cakes

Get the recipe: mini confetti cakes [13]

Caramel Apples

Get the recipe: caramel apples [14]

Brownies

Get the recipe: brownies [15]

White Chocolate Pear Skulls

Get the recipe: white chocolate pear skulls [16]

Chocolates

Get the recipe: chocolates [17]

Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/latina/What-Meaning-Behind-Day-Dead-Sugar-Skulls-42083035
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/latina/DIY-Dia-de-los-Muertos-Ideas-38675941
[3] https://www.popsugar.com/latina/Sugar-Skull-Nail-Art-Ideas-41975538
[4] http://www.holajalapeno.com/2014/10/super-easy-sugar-skulls-for-dia-de-los-muertos.html
[5] http://www.girlversusdough.com/2015/10/29/day-of-the-dead-cookies
[6] http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/10/day-of-the-dead-candy-skull-platter-sugar-overload.html
[7] http://livecolorful.com/2015/09/how-to-make-chocolate-skulls-for-day-of-the-dead/
[8] http://www.shoresociety.com/blog/red-velvet-skull-cakes
[9] http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheese-Skulls-for-Dias-de-Los-Muertos-Day-of-the-D/
[10] http://www.holajalapeno.com/2015/10/chocolate-strawberry-peanut-butter-calaveras-for-dia-de-los-muertos.html
[11] http://lifemadesimplebakes.com/2015/10/black-and-white-sugar-skull-cupcakes/
[12] http://www.nibblesandfeasts.com/2015/10/sugar-skull-cookie-pops
[13] http://sweetcsdesigns.com/dia-de-los-muertos-mini-confetti-cakes
[14] http://www.craftychica.com/2014/10/sugar-skull-caramel-apples/
[15] http://hungryhappenings.com/2013/10/sugar-skull-brownies-day-of-the-dead-food.html/
[16] http://lacooquette.com/white-chocolate-pear-skulls-halloween-recipe/
[17] http://www.hellonatureblog.com/sugar-skull-chocolate-candy-recipe/

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