The quick and easy how to:
#1. Buy candy and unwrap (hardest part of the whole process!)
I used about 6 bags for 3 tiers (dollar store)
#2. line any oven friendly pan with parchment paper
#3. bake at 350' for about 10 minutes but throw out the timer and just watch
because if you over cook the colors run together and it starts bubbling, not such a pretty plate!
because if you over cook the colors run together and it starts bubbling, not such a pretty plate!
(this one is almost done, center is not quite melted)
#4. while the melted candy is still hot add the scallop, just push the candies in
and keep an eye on them for a couple of minutes to make sure they are standing up straight,
they tend to flop if the candy is too hot.
The plate hardens quickly so have the candies unwrapped and ready to go.
and keep an eye on them for a couple of minutes to make sure they are standing up straight,
they tend to flop if the candy is too hot.
The plate hardens quickly so have the candies unwrapped and ready to go.
#5. cool, then turn out of the pan, remove parchment
#6. stack on candle holders or whatever works
Just skip the scallop if you want a flat plate, or place mats.
Fun projects for kids!
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So I made these cupcakes because I thought they would look pretty on the stand.....
But.....this happened when I went to move the stand!
OIH!!
....and round two! Cupcakes long gone!
lesson here - hard candy is very fragile especially when you stack it!
..... glue?
Just skip the scallop if you want a flat plate, or place mats.
Fun projects for kids!
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But.....this happened when I went to move the stand!
OIH!!
....and round two! Cupcakes long gone!
lesson here - hard candy is very fragile especially when you stack it!
..... glue?
