Large Sprinkles

Pellicano's Large Sprinkles

The Universal Edible Decoration

Pellicano's Large Sprinkles are a classic confectionery decoration, known for their bright colors and signature, satisfying crunch. Also known as "jimmies" or "hundreds and thousands," these tiny confections are engineered primarily from a blend of sugars and starches that provide sweetness and structure, making them perfect for decorative applications.

The ingredients are carefully balanced to achieve the desired effect:

• Structure: Sugar, Cornstarch, and Tapioca Starch form the base, giving the sprinkles their shape and texture.
• Gloss and Hold: Ingredients like Palm Oil, Glycerin, Gum Arabic, and Carnauba Wax ensure the sprinkles hold their shape, resist melting, and maintain a glossy finish. Carnauba wax is particularly crucial for providing that final, protective sheen.
• Vibrancy: The bright colors are achieved using vivid, consistent hues that stand out on any baked good.

Essential for Celebration and Confectionery Finishing

Sprinkles are fundamentally a decorative element, but their simple sweetness and texture are integral to the enjoyment of many desserts:

• Topping Baked Goods: The most common use is generously topping cupcakes, cookies, frosted cakes, and donuts immediately after glazing or icing.
• Ice Cream and Frozen Treats: They add crunch and color to soft-serve, sundaes, milkshakes, and popsicles.
• Chocolate Coating: Used to coat chocolate-dipped strawberries, pretzels, and confectionery truffles, adhering easily to the melted chocolate.
• Decorative Baking: Mixed into pancake or waffle batter (especially for birthdays) to create "funfetti" or confetti-style treats.
• Custom Blends: Used alongside other decorations, such as sanding sugars or nonpareils, to create custom holiday or party blends.

Fun Fact: The Wax Finish

The final ingredient, Carnauba Wax, plays a disproportionately important role in the finished sprinkle product. Carnauba wax is derived from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree and is known for its high melting point and incredible ability to impart a glossy shine. This food-grade wax is what makes sprinkles look so bright and vibrant, and it is also what gives them a protective coating, preventing them from clumping together in the container or dissolving too quickly when added to slightly wet frosting.

Easy Recipe: Classic Sprinkled Sugar Cookies (Makes 2 Dozen)

This recipe highlights how sprinkles are integrated before and after baking for both funfetti color and a decorative finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Cup Pellicano's Sprinkles (For Mixing)
• 1/2 Cup Pellicano's Sprinkles (For Topping)

Instructions:

1. Cream and Mix: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream the Softened Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the Egg and Vanilla Extract.
2. Combine Dry: In a separate bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Add Sprinkles: Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of Sprinkles (for mixing) until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4. Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
5. Finish: Remove from the oven. If desired, immediately press the remaining 1/2 cup of Sprinkles onto the warm cookies or wait until they are cool to frost and then top.

Ingredients: Sugar, Cornstarch, Tapioca Starch, Dried Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Gum Arabic, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax.