For other uses, see Sprinkles (disambiguation).
Sprinkles
Rainbow sprinkles
Alternative namesHundreds and thousands (most common), jimmies, vermicelli, Dutch hagelslag, Indonesian meisesTypeConfectioneryVariationsSanding sugar, crystal sugar, nonpareils, confetti, dragées
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Sprinkles are very small pieces of confectioneryused as an often colourful decorationor to add textureto dessertssuch as brownies, cupcakes, doughnutsor ice cream. The tiny candies are produced in a variety of colors and are generally used as a topping or a decorative element. The Dictionary of American Regional Englishdefines them as "tiny balls or rod-shaped bits of candy used as a topping for ice-cream, cakes and other."