Imagine the thrill of diving into a cup filled with delicious shark gummies, colorful marshmallows, and vibrant sour strips. They look incredible and taste even better. Quick and easy to make, Shark Candy Cups are your go-to recipe for a delicious snack.

shark candy cups with gummy sharks in a brown cup

Why Shark Candy Cups are Perfect for Any Party

Themed Fun: They fit perfectly with the Shark Week vibe or any ocean theme.
Absolutely Adorable
Easy to Prepare
Perfect Fit: They blend seamlessly with other ocean decorations like seashells, mermaids, and underwater creatures.
Kid-Friendly: Kids love the novelty of eating "sharks" and other ocean-themed candies, making it a hit among younger guests.

Ingredients

Sour Strips (Blue Raspberry and Strawberry)
Large Marshmallows
Shark Gummies
Star Gummies

Supplies

Colorful Food Picks
White Cups or Brown Cups

How to Make Shark Candy Cups

Place stars on a bamboo pick: Start by sliding the star gummies onto a pick.

Add marshmallows to a bamboo pick: Thread three large marshmallows onto a separate bamboo pick.

Curl and slide on sour strips: Gently curl the blue and red sour strips and slide them onto another bamboo pick.

Feed sharks onto a bamboo pick: Thread five shark gummies onto a bamboo pick.

Arrange the picks in the cup: First, place the marshmallow pick in the center of the French fry cup. Next, position the shark pick in front of the marshmallow pick. Add the sour strip pick to the right and left of the marshmallow pick. Finally, place the star pick at the back of the cup.

Serving Ideas

Want to make a splash with your Shark Candy Cups? Here are some creative ways to present them at different events:

Shark Week Viewing Party: Arrange Shark Candy Cups on a bed of crushed graham crackers to mimic sand. Add small toy sharks around the cups to create an interactive, ocean-themed display.
Birthday Bash: Place each cup on a colorful plate with a personalized name tag. Kids will love grabbing their own personalized treat, making it feel extra special.
Beach or Pool Party: Serve the cups in a large, fun beach pail filled with blue-tinted shredded paper. This makes them easy to carry and adds a playful touch.
Baby Showers or Gender Reveals: Customize the colors of the candies to match the theme—think pastel blues and pinks. Arrange them on a tiered stand to create an elegant and eye-catching centerpiece.
Picnics or Barbecues: Use clear cellophane bags tied with nautical-themed ribbons to create grab-and-go treats.

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Shark Candy Cups

Name: Shark Candy Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Sour Strips Blue Raspberry; 3 Sour Strips Strawberry; 9 large marshmallows; 15 shark gummies; 18 star gummies

Yield: 3

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Imagine the thrill of diving into a cup filled with delicious shark gummies, colorful marshmallows, and vibrant sour strips. Not only are they tasty, but they also look incredible. Quick and easy to make, Shark Candy Cups are your go-to recipe.

Ingredients

Instructions

Place stars onto a bamboo pick. Add marshmallows to a bamboo pick.

Curl and slide onto the bamboo pick the sour strips both blue and red.

Feed sharks onto the bamboo pick. Place the marshmallow pick center then the shark pick in front of it into the French fry cup. Add the curled strips pick to the right and left then place the star pick in the back.

Serve as a fun treat on Shark Week or a shark party!

Notes

Red, clear, and blue Bamboo Picks

French Fry Cup

Nutrition Information

Yield 3 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 171Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 28mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 0gSugar 28gProtein 1g

This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.