Sprinkle Sugar for Cookies Recipe

Sugar sprinkles are colorful sugar toppings used to decorate cookies, cakes, and even cupcakes. These are made by mixing plain sugar with food colors and cooking them until slightly crisp. I usually make this when I make cookies at home and want something fun on top. It adds instant color and makes any cooked jaggery more attractive.

These homemade color sprinkles are very easy to make and cost effective too. You can choose your own colors and avoid preservatives. The flavor is mildly sweet and gives a nice crunch when used on cookies. Once you try making it at home, you won’t feel like buying it from the store.

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about sprinkling sugar

Sugar sprinkles are basically colored sugar crystals that are used as a topping or decoration. They are commonly used on cookies, cakes, donuts and festive bakes. These are very easy to make at home and do not require any fancy ingredients.

When cooled, these sprinkles have a slightly crunchy and dry texture. They may appear a little moist in the beginning but once they dry, they become perfect. When cooked at low temperatures the color comes out bright and shiny. Let them cool completely, so that they do not stick to each other.

You can make sprinkles in any color you like, yellow, green are common but you can also try blue, pink or mixed colors. If dried properly and kept airtight they can be stored for a long time. I usually make small batches so the colors stay fresh. It takes hardly any time and makes baking more fun.

Whenever I make cookies for kids or festivals I usually make these sprinkles. Children also enjoy shaking the bags and mixing colors.

sugar sprinkles

• granulated sugar – I have used plain white sugar to make the sprinkles. It provides base and sweetness. You can also use caster sugar but the texture may change slightly.
• food coloring – I have used gel food colors in green, red and yellow. It gives bright color to sugar. You can also use liquid food colors.

Why does this recipe work

• It’s easy and requires only two basic ingredients.
• You can control the colors and avoid preservatives.
• This recipe is quick to prepare and does not take much time.
• It adds color, crispiness, and fun to baked items.
• You can store it and use it when needed.

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How to Make Sugar Sprinkles Step by Step

1. Prepare the sugar by measuring it. Choose your food colors. Now divide the sugar into 3 ziplock bags.

2.Add 3-4 drops of red, yellow and green food coloring into each separate ziplock bag. – Now shake each bag well.

3.Stir it well so that the colors are evenly distributed, stir and keep mixing until the colors are mixed evenly. Preheat the oven at 100 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. Place 3 small aluminum foils in a baking tray, pour the sugar mixture into the foils.

4. Spread it with the help of a fork so that a thin layer is formed. Bake in preheated oven at 100°C for 5-7 minutes. Let it cool for 15 minutes.

5.Your homemade sugar sprinkles are ready. It will look a little moist but it becomes dry once it cools. Cool completely then store.

Keep in a clean airtight container. There is no need to refrigerate, but refrigerate it if you want a longer shelf life.

Expert Tips

• color mixing – I add a few drops first and then mix. Try not to add too much color, otherwise the sugar will become soggy.
• shaking method – I shake the zip lock bag well so that the color is evenly distributed. Keep stirring until white sugar starts appearing.
• baking stage – I only bake at low temperatures. This helps in drying and gives a slight shine to the sugar.
• cooling time – I always let it cool completely before storing. It may become sticky when kept warm.
• no option for oven – If there is no oven then I dry it in the shade for a day. Do not dry in sunlight as the color may fade.

serving and storage

Use these sugar sprinkles on cookies, cakes, cupcakes or even ice cream. They look very colorful at festive bakes. Store leftover sprinkles in a clean airtight container. There is no need to keep it in the refrigerator, but keep it in the fridge for longer shelf life. Make sure it is completely dry before storing.

general questions and answers

1.Can I use powdered food coloring?

Yes, you can use powdered color. Mix it first with a drop of water and then add sugar.

2.Why do my splints look moist?

They look moist when hot. Once completely cooled they will be dry.

3.Can I skip baking?

Baking helps dry and adds shine. If leaving, dry it in the shade for a day.

4.How long can I store?

It stays good for weeks. If dried thoroughly and kept airtight.

5.Can I mix colors together?

Yes, you can mix colors but it may turn out grey. Different colors look good.

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