Edible straws that look like plastic ones
I'd like to make some root beer float cupcakes. The recipe suggests garnishing them with a decorative (non-edible) straw. But I'd like to kick things up a notch: is there such a thing as an edible straw that looks sufficiently like a drinking straw (i.e. same width, preferably striped like an old soda fountain straw)?
I know there are various edible straw-like things available, but they all seem noticeably wider that a drinking straw. I don't require that they be hollow inside, but the width is my main concern.
Best Answer
Pirouette cookies (here by Pepperidge Farm) are rolled wafer cookies. The inside is stuffed with chocolate, chocolate hazelnut or vanilla.
Here's a recipe that includes a picture using them in a manner similar to what you're asking.
You could follow the recipe, but tweak it to look more like a straw and with colors and flavors that suit your purpose.
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Answer 2
Stick candy would be an option. They even usually offer it in many flavors including root beer or sassafras. Obviously, the root beer flavored ones are sort of boring looking but the other flavors come in many beautiful color combos.
They may be slightly wider than what you want but they're pretty close. They're similar to the wider straws for shakes.
Answer 3
Pocky is probably about the right diameter, but doesn't have that spiral of color that would really look like a straw.
Candy Sticks look right, but the available flavors might not be a great match for your root beer cupcakes.
Answer 4
I was considering rolling chocolate or fondant and lo and behold some googling turned up these fondant straws made for use atop cupcakes, along with instructions on how to make them:
https://bakearama.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/pink-lemonade-cupcakes/
The short version: Twist together "snakes" of red and white fondant to make straws. They will harden as the fondant dries.
Answer 5
It's the wrong flavour but something like a candy cane with the curved part cut off might look the part.
I've seen many flavours of seaside rock sold in some shops, I think including the thin type about the diameter of a straw. This is in the UK, I'm not sure whether you can get it where you are.
Anywhere calling itself an "old fashioned sweet shop" or selling fudge cut up to order would be worth a try. A quick look online didn't show sensible quantities.
Answer 6
It looks like a product called "lollistraws" by squire boone village might work. They're lolipops shaped as drinking straws.
I do wonder if you can take some homemade candy cane or lolipops, dip them on a lubricated/foiled dowel and then pull out the dowel. Or more insanely, a small cylinder of ice.
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