Description
A fun and colorful craft project that combines sugary goodness with art, perfect for celebrations and family activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all materials on a clean surface.
- Color your sugar by combining 1/4 cup sugar with a few drops of food coloring in separate bowls.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder until a wet dough forms.
- Layer the colors on parchment paper, spreading each layer about 1/2 inch thick.
- Shape and decorate using cookie cutters and optional sprinkles.
- Let the sugars dry for a few hours before displaying or serving.
Notes
You can use gel food coloring for more intense shades or try flavor alternatives like almond or peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg