糖人

noun

sugar figurine made by blowing molten sugar into shapes of people, animals, etc.; edible candy sculpture

Traditional Chinese folk art often seen at temple fairs. The artisan blows air through a tube into heated maltose to form shapes. Often called '吹糖人' (chuī táng rén). The form '糖人儿' (táng rénr) is common in northern dialects, adding a diminutive and colloquial feel.