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How to make Edible Cups & Mugs with Lollies

I saw these demonstrated at one of the first Guild Meetings I ever went to. Great for a kids party, cupcake toppers, or just for fun if you don’t feel like getting the modelling fondant out.

This would also be something fun and easy to do with the kids, and really not too messy! They can eat any mess!


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Start with some fun ingredients. Tic toc biscuits, marshmallows, different shapes for a cup or a mug, freckles (optional), lifesavers (I bought the wrong ones, I was after the more solid colours, peppermints work fine too!) In addition some royal icing, a touch of chocolate or cocoa and a pair of scissors!


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If you use the cup shaped ones you may need to cut the bottom off to get a level base or it won’t stay on the biccie!


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Add some royal icing on the bottom and stick on the biscuit.


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If you use the normal marshmallows they already have a flat base, so just add a blob of royal and place on biscuit.


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Cut a lifesaver in half, put a little bit of royal on each end.


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Place up against the marshmallow to create the handle.


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You can top with a freckle or a little bit of royal with a sprinkling of chocolate. You could even pipe on a swirl for cream and make it a hot chocolate.

You can go with one colour scheme for the cup and saucer or mix and match, you are only limited by your imagination.

Conversions – Cup & Spoon sizes

Measuring cups are essential for every kitchen. You won’t find many recipes that don’t require measurements of some kind. Measuring cups come in two basic types:

  • Graded: Graded cups range in sizes from 1/4 cup to 1 cup and can range from 4 to 6 cups in a set. Use graded cups to measure dry ingredients and solid fats, such as shortening.
  • Glass: Glass cups (jugs) are available in a wide range of sizes, the most common being 1 cup, 2 cups, and 4 cups graduated in mls. Use these cups for measuring liquids.

Cup

Metric

Spoon

Metric

1/4 cup

60ml

1/4 teaspoon

1.25ml

1/3 cup

80ml

1/2 teaspoon

2.5ml

1/2 cup

125ml

1 teaspoon

5ml

1 cup

250ml

2 teaspoon

10ml

1 tablespoon
(equal to 4 teaspoons)

20ml

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