I have this odd surplus of mini rainbow nonpareils, and so I found stuff to dip in them. Why? I like the colorful coating and the added crunch. Scroll to the colorful end for the how-tos.
And naturally, a…
and I even made use of my leftover…
lollipop sticks
candy, cookies or mini cakes
sprinkles
insert lollipop stick
dip in something to make the sprinkles stick (see below)
dip in sprinkles
let dry
what makes sprinkles stick
water (dip quickly and dab on paper towel first)
corn syrup (use a paint brush to coat the surface)
sugar glaze (whisk confectioner’s sugar with a bit of water, then paint a thin coat on the cookie or dip and let the excess drip off well)
what to dip in what
water: candy, marshmallows
corn syrup: cakes and petit fours
sugar glaze: cookies
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9 Comments
We must have both been thinking rainbow non-pareils this week! Everything is better with sprinkles in my opinion!
my daughter is going to love this!
oh I looove sprinkles, and fairy bread
All of these look great!
Rose
How cute!! I love rainbow sprinkles, they make the world a brighter place!!
Love them on the stick, and stuck in the cupcake!
Your ideas are the cutest! I love it.
What fun! Everything does taste better on a stick, and these are so cute and colorful, no kid could resist.
I've been known to put rainbow non-pareils on broccoli, my kids will eat anything they are on! The swedish fish was an impressive feat–how'd you do that?
Wow it's such a simple but great idea, everyone loves these.