Make Your Own Sprinkles

Step 1

In medium-sized bowl, stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch, water, corn syrup and vanilla extract until well-combined.

Step 2

Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Step 3

Add food coloring and stir until well-combined and desired color is reached (remember, the more coloring you add the more you will be able to taste it in the final product).

Step 4

Transfer mixture into a piping bag fitted with a #4 Wilton tip*.

Step 5

Line two cookie sheets with wax or parchment paper and, using your piping bag, draw long, sprinkle-width horizontal lines across the paper. If desired, also make small dots (about the size of a pencil eraser) along the sides of the wax paper for some variety in shape.

Step 6

Allow to set undisturbed for at least 12 hours to dry.

Step 7

Once dried, peel off any dots or shapes you have made and then use a knife to cut down your horizontal lines to make sprinkles.

Step 8

That's it! Sprinkle over your favorite treats! These keep well in an airtight container.