Rainbow Sprinkles

Rainbow Homemade Sprinkles

(Makes about 1/3 cup)

• 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp vanilla, lemon, or almond extract
• 2-3 tsp vodka (for alcohol-free options, see below the next photo in this post)

Sift the sugar and cornstarch together, being scrupulous about getting out any and all lumps. Add the extract of your choice, and slowly drizzle in the vodka, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes a smooth, very thick paste. Transfer the sprinkle paste into a piping bag fitted with a very small, round tip. Pipe out long lines across either a silpat or piece of parchment paper, spanning the whole length of the surface. Let dry undisturbed in a cool place, for a full 24 hours, until dry to the touch. Colored sprinkles made without the vodka may take longer, so be patient. Gently break the lines into short pieces, and store these vegan sprinkles in an airtight container for up to three months.

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Color Variations:

For each additional color, make a full batch of white sprinkles, and add the following:

• Yellow sprinkles: 1/8 tsp tumeric
• Green sprinkles: 1/4 tsp matcha or spirulina powder
• Red sprinkles: 2 tsp red beet juice in place of the vodka
• Blue sprinkles: 2 tsp red cabbage juice in place of the vodka (simmer 1/2 a red cabbage for an hour in a covered pot with a little water. Use the resulting liquid as the “cabbage juice.”) Add a tiny pinch of baking powder and stir well.
• CCK note: If you want a more vibrant result than is shown in the photos, you could also just use–in the original base– a few drops of food coloring, or natural food colorings for all-natural sprinkles.

from chocolatecoveredkatie.com