DIY Colored Sugar

Total Time

Prep: 5 min.

Makes

1/4 cup

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Creating your own colored sugar is so simple and easy. It's a great way to add your own distinctive pop of color to cookies, cupcakes and other baked treats. —Sarah Thompson, Test Kitchen Director, Taste of Home magazine

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 to 3 drops assorted food coloring

Directions

  1. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine sugar and a few drops of food coloring. Seal bag and shake to tint the sugar. Allow sugar to dry on flat surface for 15-20 minutes before using.