Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

Yes, I know Halloween is over but I just had to add a post about the cupcakes I served for dessert that evening.  After assembling the cupcakes, I have to admit I was quite impressed with myself.  The glass looked so real which made for a fantastic presentation.  There was even a conversation in my house that went something like this:

"Is that glass?"

"Yes."

"Is it real?"

"Well....."

"Is it edible?"

"Ummm....sure.....go ahead.....eat it."

{Bwahahahaha!!!}

This is what I did:

1.  Baked the cupcakes (Devil's Food from a mix) and topped with vanilla frosting (from a can).

2.  For the glass:  In a large saucepan, mix:

 2c water

1c corn syrup

3 1/2c white sugar

1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Boil, stir continuously, until mizture reaches 300*
on a candy thermometer.

Pour onto a parchment-lined jelly roll pan;
allow to cool completely.

Remove "glass" from pan by lifting it out with the paper.

Cover with another piece of parchment paper
 and hit it with a hammer.  It will shatter like real glass!!               

3.  For the blood:  In a small bowl, mix together:

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 TBSP cornstarch 

15 drops red food coloring

1 drop blue food coloring

4. Top cupcakes with broken glass and drizzle with blood.