Rainbow Sprinkles Balls
Crunchy, sweet candy-coated balls covered in colorful sprinkles, perfect for parties and snacking.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 6g

Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine 0.5 cup milk, 0.25 cup sugar, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Heat over medium until butter melts and sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup flour and 2 eggs until smooth batter forms, about 1 minute.
- 3
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying in batches without crowding, until golden brown and puffed, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 4
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll each ball in 1 cup rainbow sprinkles until fully coated.
- 5
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- deep pot
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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