Sure, store bought sprinkles are convenient, but homemade sprinkles are so much fun for an extra special treat. They also allow you to have more control over the colors so you can get the exact color combination you want. You’ll want the mixture to be almost a toothpaste-like consistency. It should be able to hold its shape while piping, but not be too thick to pipe. You may need to adjust the amount of water used, so go by consistency rather than exact amounts. You can use scissors to cut the exact lengths for sprinkles, or just break them up with your hands if you don’t care about exactness. Happy sprinkle making!
Homemade Sprinkles
Serves: 2.5-3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 5 tablespoons water (to start, you may need more)
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Melissa Wright:
- Arrange 4-5 parchment sheets on a table or counter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together meringue powder, powdered sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons water and beat together with a hand mixer until well combined. Add addition water, one tablespoon at a time, until a thick paste is formed. It should be be able to be piped but thick enough to hold its shape.
- Divide mixture into small bowls (depending on how many colors you want to make), and add food coloring to get desired color. Add each color to a piping bag, and snip the very end to make a small opening (the desired diameter of your sprinkles). Pipe mixture into many long, thin lines on the parchment, until all colors are used up. Allow to dry 4 hours at least, or ideally, overnight. Once dry, cut or break dried strands into desired length of sprinkles. Store in an air tight container.
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