Rainbow Sugar Crystals Recipe

Make stunning, colorful sugar crystals at a fraction of the store-bought price! Perfect for adding a vibrant, delicious touch to your cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more. This easy recipe lets you customize the flavor with your favorite extracts – vanilla, almond, peppermint, the possibilities are endless! A little goes a long way, making this a budget-friendly and visually impressive addition to your baking arsenal. Get ready to wow your friends and family with these homemade rainbow sugar crystals!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Calories 48.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Rainbow Sugar Crystals 2,804

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rainbow Sugar Crystals

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How to Make Rainbow Sugar Crystals

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of food coloring (you can use multiple colors, a few drops each).
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite extract (optional).
  5. Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it thinly and evenly.
  6. Allow the sugar to cool and crystallize completely (about 2-3 hours) at room temperature, undisturbed.
  7. Once completely dry and crystallized, gently break the sugar into smaller pieces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g