Nonpareils

    • The French meaning "without equal"
    • Mentioned in recipes as early as the 18th Century
    • Multi-colored nonpareils were available in the United States in the 19th Century
    • Also called "sprinkles"
    • Sometimes are a round chocolate wafer coated with balls of sugar
  • Nonpareils, pronounced non-puh-REHLs, are decorative candy pieces used on cakes and candy. Originally they were tiny, white balls of sugar, but have evolved into the commonly known "sprinkles" and available in a wide array of colors. Popular nonpareils sold in stores are now called Snowcaps and consist of semisweet chocolate covered in small white sprinkles.
  • How to Make Nonpareils

    1. Melt bittersweet chocolate until a liquid consistency is obtained.
    2. Spoon chocolate onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet, making small circles.
    3. Sprinkle with sugar "sprinkles" or beads.
    4. Allow to cool for three to four hours

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