Best 5 Colored Sprinkles Recipes

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**Colored Sprinkles: A Rainbow of Sweetness to Brighten Up Your Creations**

Add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your desserts with homemade colored sprinkles! These tiny, decorative pieces are a versatile and fun way to elevate the look and taste of your cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and more. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can make your own custom colored sprinkles in no time. This article presents three exciting recipes for colored sprinkles: Classic Rainbow Sprinkles, Unicorn Sprinkles, and Galaxy Sprinkles. Each recipe offers unique color combinations and variations to suit your preferences and the theme of your treats. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating these colorful delights. So, grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a sugary adventure with colored sprinkles!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE SPRINKLES



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Skip the trip to the store with this simple and delicious sprinkles recipe. Made with only 3 ingredients in 20 minutes, these sprinkles are the perfect decorating quick fix.

Provided by Erika

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups Powdered Sugar ((Confectioners' Sugar))
2 tablespoons Water (Warmed)
1½ tablespoons Meringue Powder
Food Coloring (Optional)

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients until stiff peaks form (7-12 minutes)
  • Let icing sit for 15 minutes to let air bubble rise
  • Color as desired
  • Pipe long lines of icing on parchment paper with a piping bag and round tip. Set aside to dry for about 12 hours.
  • Once dried, break or cut up into small pieces.

HOMEMADE SPRINKLES



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These sprinkles are just lines of royal icing! Let them dry completely before you break them up.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 20m

Yield 1 ounce of sprinkles

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Assorted food coloring

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fit a piping bag (or several, if making different colors) with a small round tip.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, egg white and salt. The consistency should be slightly thicker than glue. Stir in a bit of water if it is too thick or more confectioners' sugar if it is too thin.
  • Tint the mixture with food coloring (or divide among bowls and tint each a different color). Transfer to the piping bag and pipe lines onto the prepared baking sheet. Let dry at room temperature until completely set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Scrape the lines off the paper and break into sprinkles.

HOMEMADE SPRINKLES



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Unlike store-bought varieties, these sprinkles taste like sugar and vanilla, not wax. The extras will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. Use them to decorate our Confetti Cake with Vanilla Frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups sprinkles

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pink, peach, and fuchsia gel food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons water, corn syrup, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir until mixture has consistency of glue, adding more water if necessary, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Divide into 3 small bowls; tint with food coloring as desired.
  • Transfer lightest-colored mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small pastry tip (such as Ateco #2). Pipe long, thin lines onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Fill pastry bag with medium-colored mixture; repeat piping. Fill pastry bag with darkest-colored mixture; repeat piping. Let stand, uncovered, until very firm, at least overnight. Once lines are dry, break enough into small pieces for 1/3 cup; keep remaining sprinkles long for garnish.

COLORED SPRINKLES



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This fun recipe for making Colored Sprinkles is courtesy of Billy Reece from Billy's Bakery in New York City.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 2

White sprinkles
Powdered food coloring

Steps:

  • Billy Reece, owner of Billy's Bakery, shares his trick for making colored sprinkles. Place white sprinkles and powdered food coloring in a self-closing plastic bag and shake until you achieve the desired color. The powder bonds to the sprinkles, creating custom-colored sprinkles.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SPRINKLE COOKIES



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Whenever I used to make cookies, my three boys would always find something they didn't like about them. After some trial and error, I finally came up with a cookie they all enjoyed. -Heidi Cretens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup colored sprinkles
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality sprinkles: Look for sprinkles that are brightly colored and have a uniform shape. Avoid sprinkles that are dull or have a lot of broken pieces.
  • Use the right amount of sprinkles: A little bit of sprinkles goes a long way. Too many sprinkles can make your dish look messy and cluttered.
  • Add sprinkles at the right time: If you're adding sprinkles to a cake or cupcake, wait until the frosting is still slightly soft. This will help the sprinkles stick. If you're adding sprinkles to cookies, add them immediately after the cookies come out of the oven. This will help the sprinkles melt slightly and adhere to the cookies.
  • Get creative with your sprinkles: There are endless ways to use sprinkles. You can use them to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and even drinks. You can also use sprinkles to make fun and festive crafts.

Conclusion:

Sprinkles are a fun and easy way to add color and festivity to any dish. With a little creativity, you can use sprinkles to create beautiful and delicious treats that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra sparkle to your life, reach for a bottle of sprinkles.

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