# Macabre Baking Accessories Sweet Spirits Cookie Cutters Help Create Delicious Sugar Skull Treats By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-25 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spirits-cookie-cutters References: [letablierblanc](http://letablierblanc.com/collections/kitchen/products/sweet-spirits-cookie-cutters) The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that looks to celebrate the passed on souls of loved ones and the Sweet Spirits Cookie Cutters can aid in the efforts to celebrate the day. The [sugar skull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-seasonal-medley) is a traditional image that is often associated with the Day of the Dead or La Dia de los Muertos as it is referred to in Spanish. As such, the Sweet Spirits Cookie Cutters can help create beautifully ornate ones with one simple step. After using the Sweet Spirits Cookie Cutters and baking accordingly, decorate with [vibrantly colored icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cutout-cookies) and other confectionary treats to make the desserts look as good as they taste. La Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Day-of-the-dead-themed Baking:** Opportunity to create baking products and accessories that cater to those who celebrate Day of the Dead. - **Ornate Cookie Shapes:** Opportunity to create cookie cutters that make detailed and intricate shapes for baking enthusiasts. - **Decorative Desserts:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to produce colorful, ornate, and decorative sweets that cater to the growing demand for visually appealing desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Supplies:** Producing themed baking supplies and accessories for those who want to celebrate holidays like La Dia de los Muertos could be a new market. - **Home Decor:** Interconnected housewares industries could look at adding pieces that cater to holiday celebrations, like Day of the Dead or Halloween, as ordinary items to fill store shelves. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to create specialized sweets with detailed decorations to cater to the demand for ornate desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md) - [Celebratory Skull-Shaped Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-hot-chocolate-bomb.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Streaming Series Cookie Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters.md) - [Seasonally Spooky Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-halloween-empire-biscuits.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md)