Homemade Sprinkles by @manningherkitchen

30 min
Medium

1 serving

🍚

180 g

Powdered Sugar

🍯

15 ml

Corn Syrup

🌼

1.3 ml

Vanilla

🌰

1.3 ml

Almond Extract

💧

45 ml

Water

🎨

Gel Food Coloring

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

    🍪baking sheets
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/12

    Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the mixing bowl.

    powdered sugar
    corn syrup
    vanilla extract
    almond extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/12

    Mix the icing ingredients until evenly combined and smooth.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/12

    Add water 1/2 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until the icing is smooth, thick, pipeable, and holds its shape.

    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/12

    Divide the icing into three portions, leaving one portion white.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/12

    Mix red gel food coloring into one icing portion until it is a vivid red color.

    red gel food coloring
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/12

    Mix blue gel food coloring into another icing portion until it is a vivid blue color.

    blue gel food coloring
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/12

    Transfer the red, white, and blue icings into separate piping bags fitted with small round piping tips.

    🎂piping bags
    ◽small round piping tip
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/12

    Pipe thin, straight lines close together across the lined baking sheets until all icing is used.

    🎂piping bags
    🍪baking sheets

  10. Step 10/12

    Leave the piped icing at room temperature until completely dry and firm, about 8 to 12 hours.

    🍪baking sheets

  11. Step 11/12

    Break or chop the dried colored icing lines into sprinkle-sized pieces using a bench scraper.

    🔪bench scraper
    🍪baking sheets

  12. Step 12/12

    Mix the finished sprinkles together and store them in an airtight container.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
    🫙airtight container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Baking, Sweetener, Flavoring, Liquid

Ingredients

Powdered sugar, Corn syrup, Vanilla, Almond extract, Water, Gel food coloring

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free

Calories

8 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 0mg, Potassium: 1mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 0mcg, Vitamin C: 0mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula, whisk, piping bags, small round piping tip, baking sheets, parchment paper, bench scraper, airtight container

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Baking decoration, Dessert topping

Occasions

Independence Day, Summer party, Children's activity

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crisp, Dry, Hard

Flavors

Sweet, Vanilla, Almond

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 180 days (Store completely dry sprinkles in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and moisture,Do not seal sprinkles until fully dried), fridge : 0 days (Not recommended because refrigerator humidity can soften the sprinkles), freezer : 0 days (Not recommended because condensation can dissolve or soften the sugar decoration)