# Candy-Concealing Desserts These Pinata Sugar Cookies Deliver a Stunning Sweet Surprise By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-25 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinata-sugar-cookies References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958083/cinco-de-mayo-pinata-cookies) Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with these dazzling Pinata Sugar Cookies. Crafted by blogger Sandra Denneler, from the delicious blog 'She Knows Food & Recipes,' these secretive treats deliver a sweet, colorful surprise. These stripped stunners are the perfect sugary addition to your next fiesta. Comprised of a [simple sugar cookie recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-skull-shape-sugar-cookie-dough) dyed a kaleidoscope of energetic colors, these tasty confections are wonderfully festive. Inside these sweet structures there is an avalanche of M&Ms waiting to be discovered. This simple recipe can be easily adapted to accommodate any [pint-size candy of your choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti). Customize the cookie to reflect your guests' tastes and you'll be sure to earn the title of hostess with the mostest. Create a dessert your guests will remember for years to come and serve up a batch of these entertaining and delicious Pinata Sugar Cookies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Candy-filled Desserts:** Incorporate surprise candy fillings in desserts for a unique experience. - **Colorful Confections:** Use vibrant colors to make desserts more appealing and memorable. - **Customizable Treats:** Offer options for guests to personalize their desserts to their liking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Incorporate surprise candy fillings in traditional baked goods for a unique twist. - **Event Planning:** Offer colorful and customizable desserts to make events more memorable. - **Food Retail:** Create pre-made candy-filled desserts aimed at busy consumers who want something unique and fun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-pizookie.md) - [St. Patrick's Day Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-dessert.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Multisensorial Gourmet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Chewy Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-confetti-cookie.md) - [Supersized Candy-Studded Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cookie.md) - [Sprinkle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix.md) - [Easter-Ready Madeleine Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-madeleines.md)