FAQs
The easiest thing to do is to brush the tops of the cookies with a little bit of water or milk, using just enough to dampen the cookie dough and no more. This will help the sprinkles stick and won't change the finished appearance of the cookie when you're done baking.
How to get sprinkles to stick to cookies after baking? ›
Egg Wash Method
Make an egg wash—add pasteurized egg whites and a splash of water to a small bowl and mix with a fork until combined. Brush the tops of the cooled cookies with the egg wash and immediately add sprinkles.
How to get sprinkles to stick to hardened chocolate? ›
If you choose to add the sprinkles, right after dipping, you would add them. Otherwise, if you let the chocolate sit for a while it would have hardened not allowing your sprinkles to stick. Once sprinkled, let them sit so the chocolate will set.
How to get sprinkles to stick on dry icing? ›
The key to getting sprinkles to stick to dry icing is to heat the icing a bit before adding the sprinkles.
Is it OK to put sprinkles on cookies before baking? ›
If you want to add sprinkles to cookies, cupcakes, breads, or cakes before baking, that is totally and completely ok. Add sprinkles to the tops of these baked goods right before they go into the oven. Adding sprinkles to “wet” batter is the only way to get them to stick without an additional “glue” like frosting.
How do you get sprinkles to stick to brownies after baking? ›
The solution? If you dust the top of brownie batter with sprinkles just before baking, the sprinkles slightly sink into the batter and remain in position after baking. Alternatively, incorporate sprinkles with wet batter to include them in the brownie's center.
What makes sprinkles stick? ›
Use a damp surface: One of the best ways to get sprinkles to stick is to use a damp surface. Before you add your sprinkles, lightly mist the frosting or glaze with a spray bottle filled with water. This will help the sprinkles adhere better.
How do you make sprinkles stick to sugar cookies without icing? ›
There are a couple of simple ways that you can do to help those sprinkles stick. The easiest thing to do is to brush the tops of the cookies with a little bit of water or milk, to dampen the cookie dough. This will help the sprinkles stick without changing the appearance of the cookie.
Why wont my sprinkles stick to my cake? ›
The trick to adding sprinkles to the side of the cake is to scrape on extra frosting or clear piping gel making sure the cake is of course nice and firm from chilling. This gives you a fresh layer of frosting or gel for the sprinkles to completely stick to.
How do you get sprinkles to stick to cups? ›
Sprinkle Cups
Melt chocolate chips in microwave just until melted. Working one at a time, dip the rim of cup or glass into the chocolate. Immediately press the chocolate coated rim into the sprinkles, pressing lightly. Turn cups upright to dry completely.
When you roll the cookie in sprinkles, make sure the dough is not super chilled so the dough is slightly sticky. This will sort of glue the sprinkles to the cookies. You can also lightly press the sprinkles into the cookies. If you need to chill the dough, chill the dough AFTER you sprinklefy it.
How to add sprinkles to cupcakes without frosting? ›
Whipped cream is a light, refreshing alternative to frosting. Once your cupcakes cool off, spoon a bit of whipped cream on top. If you'd really like to spice things up, sprinkle lemon zest, sprinkles, or chopped nuts on the whipped cream.
How do you get toppings to stick to cookies? ›
The easiest thing to do is to brush the tops of the cookies with a little bit of water or milk, using just enough to dampen the cookie dough and no more. This will help the sprinkles stick and won't change the finished appearance of the cookie when you're done baking.
How do you get sprinkles to stick to premade cake? ›
The trick to adding sprinkles to the side of the cake is to scrape on extra frosting or clear piping gel making sure the cake is of course nice and firm from chilling. This gives you a fresh layer of frosting or gel for the sprinkles to completely stick to.
How do you keep sprinkles from bleeding into cookies? ›
It all has to do with moisture levels, not only in the icing but humidity in the air. I would try adding the sprinkles a little later in the process when the icing has dried a little more or lessening the moisture level they are stored in...or even in the icing itself. Also, try a few brands of sprinkles.
How to make sprinkles stick to cake without icing? ›
after the cake is done baking, you can heat up some corn syrup so its a thinner consistancy, "paint"/ brush it on like an egg wash and sprinkle the sprinkles on top - the corn syrup will act like glue. Corn syrup makes the sprinkles stick, but doesn't set it like glue. When you touch it or tilt it, the sprinkles slide.
