As much as we preach minimalism and subtly, sometimes we just need to embrace the Rainbow Sparkle in all of us. So step aside fondant and basic frosting: We’re looking to these sparkly recipes using edible glitter to jazz up everything from popsicles and popcorn to cake pops to cocktails.
14 Ways to Cook with Glitter (Because You Can, Dammit)
It's edible, silly
Published Mar 30, 2016
The Crepes of Wrath
Berry And Glitter Popsicles
Well, aren’t you beautiful?
Dreaming in Pink Boutique
Glitter Doughnuts
Mornings: So much better with a little sparkle.
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Popcosmo
Glitter Lollipops
OK, these look like collectibles but we’re willing to try anything with sugar.
A Beautiful Mess
Golden Girl Cocktail
Grapefruit juice + Prosecco + glitter = The most delightful drink.
Desserts for Breakfast
Oreo Blackberry Chocolate Cake
Have you seen anything more decadent?
Miss Renaissance
Glitter Macarons
Pretttttyyy.
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Apollinas
Pink Champagne Cake With Peach Preserve
The thicker the frosting the better.
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1 Fine Cookie
Glitter Popcorn
Movie night, elevated.
Sugar and Cloth
Glitter Cookie Sandwiches
Their tiny size means we can eat five, right?
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Betty Crocker
Glitter Chex Mix
Meant for a little girl’s birthday party but much better for a late night snack.
Sprinkle Bakes
Coffee And Doughnuts Cake
Totally fine to eat for breakfast.
PS I Made This
Gold And Silver Nilla Wafers
If cookies had jazz hands.
Sweet Apolita
Pink Champagne Cake Pops
Once you pop, you can’t stop.
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Sugar Hero
Glitter Disco Truffles
Apparently disco’s back. And we’re fine with it.
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