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

You know one of the most popular traditions for Día de los Muertos is preparing homemade sugar skulls to set on altars for loved ones who have passed away. But through the years, the symbol has expanded 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.

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Easy Sugar Skulls
¡Hola! Jalapeño

Easy Sugar Skulls

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02
Frosted Cookies
Girl Versus Dough

Frosted Cookies

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03
Candy Party Tray
A Beautiful Mess

Candy Party Tray

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04
Chocolate Skulls
Live Colorful

Chocolate Skulls

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05
Red Velvet Skull Cakes
Shore Society

Red Velvet Skull Cakes

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Sugar Skull Cupcakes
Life Made Simple

Sugar Skull Cupcakes

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09
Cookie Pops
Nibble and Feasts

Cookie Pops

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10
Mini Confetti Cakes
Sweet C's Designs

Mini Confetti Cakes

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Caramel Apples
Crafty Chica

Caramel Apples

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12
Brownies
Hungry Happenings

Brownies

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White Chocolate Pear Skulls
La Cooquette

White Chocolate Pear Skulls