How to Make Shamrock Sugar Cubes

February 25, 2013 20 Comments

Have you ever searched the web and came across something you couldn’t stop thinking about? The other day I was bored (aka avoiding work) and decided to look at different brands of sugar. I have always been the type of person that sticks to the brands I like without experimenting. Well, I came across a site on how to make sugar cubes.  How to make Shamrock Sugar Cubes I found the recipe on the Imperial Sugar website. I immediately thought of using this idea for Christmas but, I could not wait that long. I had to make them right away. These are so simple and a perfect food craft for kids. I can see them adding a spoonful of sugar to each shape and pressing it down with their little fingers. I may need to borrow some kids to help me make them.

Supplies for Shamrock Sugar Cubes:

Sugar
Pure Vanilla Extract or flavor of your choice
Water
Candy Mold
AmeriColor Gel

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How to Make Shamrock Sugar Cubes

How to Make Shamrock Sugar Cubes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
3 teaspoons water
1 - 2 drops food coloring

Directions

Place the sugar in a large bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mix the water, extract and food coloring. Mix until all the sugar is the same color.
If the sugar is dry, add a little water until it feels and looks like wet sand.
Press the sugar mixture into the candy mold. Press tightly and remove the excess.
Let the cubes dry for about 30 minutes in place then, transfer them to a platter or wire rack and let dry for a few hours.
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Hot-to-make-Shamrock-Sugar- Mix all the ingredients together and press the sugar very tightly into the candy mold. Gently remove the excesses sugar.
Let the sugar cubes dry for 30 minutes before you try to remove them from the tray.

How-to-make-shamrock-Sugar-Cubes Then, carefully pop then out onto a platter or a wire rack and let them dry for an additional hour or two. If some break, it is ok. Just add a drop or so of water and put them back into the mold. There are so many different shapes of molds available that the possibilities are endless.

Make-Your-Own-Shamrock-Sugar Cubes I can’t wait to make little bunnies and flower for Easter. They will make cute cupcake toppers and great decorations for cakes. I use them in my tea and it makes me feel special.

Looking for more St. Patrick’s Day ideas?
Shamrock Royal Icing Transfers
Don’t Pinch Me Cookies
Rainbow Cake

Happy Creating,

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Comments

  1. Tanya says:
    February 25, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Thanks for sharing this!!! I have been searching for a cupcake topper for Pink Lemonade Cupcakes that I’m making for a baby shower. Change the Vanilla to Lemon or Strawberry extract – oh my mind is just reeling!
    Stupid work. I should be at home baking…

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  2. Melanie says:
    February 25, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I’ve always wanted to buy some extra fine sugar and use it in something, but usually that ‘something’ is a little more complicated than I want to attempt. These sugar cubes are so easy, that I’ve got to try them. You’re right, I think they’d make wonderful cupcake toppers. Thank you for sharing!! I’m so glad you didn’t wait til Christmas:)

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  3. Lora says:
    February 25, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Aww..so cute. I love the color.

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  4. Mike @ Semi Sweet says:
    February 25, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Such a great and easy idea, Lisa!! The possibilities are endless. I’m imagining red sugar cube stockings at Christmas time, too. If there’s a mold, there’s a way. :-P Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Sue {munchkin munchies} says:
    February 25, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    How cute they are!

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  6. Janine - sugarkissed.net says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Yet another cute project that you can make with molds. Time to make some room in my cookie cutter drawer for some molds!

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  7. The Partiologist says:
    February 25, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    When I was little, my mom used to make sugar easter eggs, they were hollow in the center and she decorated the inside and outside and I am hoping to make some this year. We would use the leftover sugar for sugar cubes and I haven’t made them in years!! So I’ll have to get out my little mini egg mold and make some easter egg sugar cubes! Thanks for bringing back so many memories! P.S. Any leprechaun would be happy to put one of those cute little shamrocks in his coffee! :)

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    • Lisa says:
      February 25, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      I am so glad these brought back memories. I can see you as a little girl making creative things with your mom.
      When you make the eggs, I must see pictures:)

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  8. Donna B. says:
    February 25, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Lisa, for those who can’t find the extra fine sugar, can’t you make it by putting regular sugar in the food processor and pulsing it? I think I read that somewhere and of course, I can’t think of it now. These are darling! Blessings, Donna B.

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  9. Michelle @ MakeMeCake.Me says:
    February 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Oh adorable!! What a lovely little touch to any gathering and super simple!

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  10. sweetsugarbelle says:
    February 27, 2013 at 12:22 am

    I am trying to make up a reason to go to Hobbs so I can get molds, LOL! HELP ME!

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  11. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says:
    March 3, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Very cute idea :) Perfect with a spot of tea!

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  12. Paula says:
    March 5, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    So cute. Makes me want to start having sugar in my coffee once again.

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