How to Make Shamrock Sugar Cubes
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.
I found the recipe on the Imperial Sugar website and I immediately thought of using this idea for Christmas, but I could not wait that long. 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:
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Sugar
Pure Vanilla Extract or flavor of your choice
Water
Candy Mold
AmeriColor Gel
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.
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.
I can’t wait to make little bunnies and flowers for Easter. They’ll make cute cupcake toppers and great decorations for cakes. I use them in my tea and it makes me feel special.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 teaspoons water
- 1 - 2 drops food coloring
Instructions
- 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.
Bear hugs,
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…
I can’t believe how simple it is to make your own! I hope you share a photo when you are done.
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:)
Thanks Melanie! I can’t wait to shop for Easter Molds to make some cute rabbits and eggs;)
Aww..so cute. I love the color.
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. 😛 Thanks for sharing.
YES! A stocking would be great! And little Christmas trees!
How cute they are!
Thanks Sue!
Yet another cute project that you can make with molds. Time to make some room in my cookie cutter drawer for some molds!
I know how you feel Janine! I only have a few and can’t wait to buy more:)
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! 🙂
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:)
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.
Yes Donna! You sure can make your own extra fine sugar. I will add the directions to the post. Thanks:)
Oh adorable!! What a lovely little touch to any gathering and super simple!
Thanks Michelle. This is a project the kids can help with.
I am trying to make up a reason to go to Hobbs so I can get molds, LOL! HELP ME!
Very cute idea 🙂 Perfect with a spot of tea!
So cute. Makes me want to start having sugar in my coffee once again.