# Edible Glitter

This is a recipe for edible glitter made with gelatin powder.

- Total time: 365 min
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- food coloring
- luster

## Instructions

1. Add 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin into a glass container.
2. Add 4 tablespoons of cold water to the gelatin to bloom it.
3. Mix the gelatin and water well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
4. After 5 minutes, melt the gelatin. Be careful not to burn it.
5. Add food coloring, preferably gel food coloring, and mix thoroughly.
6. Optionally, add a tiny bit of luster for extra shine and mix.
7. Quickly spread the mixture thinly onto a silicone mat.
8. Set it aside for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to dry.
9. Once completely set, flip it around so the bottom can dry (optional).
10. Break the dried gelatin into pieces and place them into a blender.
11. Blend the gelatin until it forms a fine glitter.

## Equipment

- glass container
- spatula
- silicone mat
- blender

## Tips

- Try to stick to gel food coloring because oil-based can create specks.
- The thinner you spread it, the more shiny it will be.
- Store properly for 6 months to a year.
- Make sure to blend it very well if you want your glitter to be super fine.
- It's very pretty and 100% food safe.
- You can make any color you want

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1VCruZaW7y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/355a680e-a464-4156-b3f3-b4d52af28898
- Extracted: 2025-06-27

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