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Create stunning edible decorations with this easy sugar glass recipe! Learn how to make clear, hard candy perfect for adding a unique touch to your desserts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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🪟 My Foolproof Glass Sugar Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever been impressed and inspired by realistic looking desserts with candy windows or shards of glass? Yeah, me too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This glass sugar recipe is my go-to when I want to make windows for gingerbread houses, creepy Halloween cupcakes with shards of broken glass, or even rock candy inspired by Breaking Bad<\/a>. It’s an incredibly versatile<\/strong> recipe that can be colored and flavored<\/strong> in so many fun, beautiful, and tasty combinations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also be shaped<\/strong> to fit your project needs. Pour it onto a flat surface to break into smaller pieces, shape it in a mold, or pour it directly into cut-out cookies or gingerbread house panels to make windows. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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💎 How to Make Flawless Sugar Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The good news: making edible sugar glass is actually pretty easy to do<\/strong> with a little expert guidance — even for beginning candy makers! To be successful you’ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Read the recipe before beginning. <\/strong>This probably sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people forget to do this! When the candy hits a certain temperature you’ll need to move very fast. It’s critical to know what you need to do next, instead of getting stuck reading the next step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use a candy thermometer. <\/strong>There will be more on this below, but this is your #1 tool<\/strong> for success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Avoid common mistakes: <\/strong>When people have trouble making glass candy, it is overwhelmingly<\/em> caused by a few very common mistakes<\/em>. Please take the time to read through the Tips for Success<\/a> below to avoid them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    More Decoration inspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Getting to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and fancy desserts is one of the best parts of baking. Find all kinds of inspiration with our collection of Decorating Tutorials<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You’ll find fun and creative ideas like How to Make Chocolate Leaves<\/a>, Giant Agate Candy<\/a>, Fondant Roses<\/a>, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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