Geode Candy Cup Cake Recipe

THINK THESE ARE ALL ROCKS? THINK AGAIN. As a former rock 

collector (Nerd alert! We've got a nerd factor five in the building), I can say that some of my favorite mineral formations are geodes. Just about everyone has seen geodes,but do you know they're made when pockets of gas are trapped inside of rock? Minerals form into the shapes of crystals along the interior, creating the solid structures you can crack open and look into! Geodes come in many colors and formations, so you can really get creative with these convincing snacks. See? Rocks are cool!

                       THE THINGS YOU'LL NEED 

White fondant                                    Assorted colors of hard candies (jolly 

Chocolate fondant                                       Ranchers) 

3 cups sugar                                     Purple sanding sugar

1 cup water                                      Small glass bowls

Purple liquid food coloring                      Muffin tins 

White Cake batter (page 25)                      Brown cupcake liners

1 tub (16 ounces) buttercream frosting