Stop buying sprinkles at the store! 🎂 Learn how to make homemade sprinkles with just a few simple ingredients. These DIY cake sprinkles are perfect for cupcakes, cookies, birthday cakes, and holiday baking. You can customize the colors and shapes for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, or baby showers. This easy baking hack is cheaper, fun for kids, and makes your desserts look bakery-worthy!
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- Briefly explain what sprinkles are and why homemade versions are fun to make.
- Mention that they’re customizable for holidays, parties, and themed desserts.
- Highlight benefits: cheaper than store-bought, customizable colors, simple ingredients.
Example talking points:
- Perfect for cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and ice cream.
- Great activity to do with kids.
- Easy way to match sprinkles to holidays or parties.
Why Make Homemade Sprinkles
There are so many advantages to making your own sprinkles! Store bought sprinkles contain a lot of extra ingredients you just don’t need. They also have dyes in them. You can make them without! These are also an easy activity kids can do mostly on their own!
Ingredients for Homemade Sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Natural powders for color
Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- ziplock bag
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
How to Make Homemade Sprinkles (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Make the Royal Icing
Mix powdered sugar with water until smooth.
Step 2: Add Flavor and Color
Add vanilla and colored powder until desired shade is reached.
Step 3: Transfer to Piping Bag
Place icing into piping bag or zip bag and snip a tiny corner.
Step 4: Pipe the Sprinkles
Pipe thin lines across parchment paper.
Step 5: Let Them Dry
Allow sprinkles to dry for 12–24 hours.
Step 6: Break into Pieces
Once dry, break into sprinkle-sized pieces.
Sprinkle Color Ideas
Here are the powders I use to get different colors.
Shapes You Can Make
- Classic jimmies
- Dots
- Confetti
- Stars
- Hearts
- Letters
Tips for Perfect Homemade Sprinkles
- Pipe very thin lines
- Let them dry completely
- Store in an airtight container
How to Store Homemade Sprinkles
- Store in airtight container
- Keep in cool dry place
- Last up to 6 months
Ways to Use Homemade Sprinkles
FAQ
How long do homemade sprinkles last?
Up to 6 months in an airtight container.
Can kids help make sprinkles?
Yes! Kids love piping colors and shapes.
Can you make natural colored sprinkles?
Yes using natural food coloring powders.
These are such a great way to get your kids involved and eliminate extra ingredients. Share this with someone you know who would love to make their own sprinkles!
Homemade Sprinkles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Water
- ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- Beet Root Powder
- Tumeric Powder
- Blue Spirulina Powder
- Green Powder
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and water.
- Add vanilla until thick icing forms.
- Divide and color icing.
- Pipe thin lines onto parchment.
- Let dry completely.
- Break into sprinkle pieces.
