Step 1

Sift the a cup of the powdered sugar into a large bowl then add the corn syrup, vanilla if using, then add 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and beat until smooth. You can add more water a teaspoon at a time if needed.

Step 2

Once smooth sift in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined. The final consistency should be thick but pipeable.

Step 3

Divide the icing into batches if you're making different colored sprinkles then mix in food coloring until the desired color is reached.

Step 4

Transfer to piping bags either fitted with 3, 4, or 5 tips, or with the tip snipped off then pipe lines onto a sheet of parchment paper and set aside to dry out overnight.

Step 5

Once dry you can cut the sprinkles into pieces and store in an airtight container until ready to use.