How to Make Sparkly Glitter Gummy Bears in 5 Minutes
•Posted on April 05 2026
How to Make Sparkly Glitter Gummy Bears in 5 Minutes
The easiest, most magical little treat hack that works on literally everything. Your bakes will never look boring again!
Endless Possibilities
Where to Use Glitter Gummy Bears 🎉
Honestly the question is — where CAN'T you use them? Here are our favorite ways:
What You Need
Supplies 📋
- Gummy bears (any brand!)
- Edible glitter (fine or chunky)
- A zip-lock bag or small bowl
- That's literally it! 🎉
The Tutorial
How to Make Them ✨
Grab Your Gummy Bears & Glitter
Any brand of gummy bears works! As for the glitter, make sure it's edible glitter — not craft glitter (which is NOT food safe). You can use fine glitter for an all-over shimmer or chunky glitter for extra drama. Mix colors for a rainbow effect!
Add Bears to a Zip-Lock Bag
Pop your gummy bears into a small zip-lock bag. Don't overcrowd — work in small batches so every bear gets nicely coated. A handful at a time is perfect.
Sprinkle in the Glitter
Add a small sprinkle of edible glitter into the bag — a little goes a long way! You can always add more, but starting with less gives you more control over the coverage. Seal the bag tightly.
Shake, Shake, Shake! 🕺
Seal the bag and shake it like you mean it! Give it a good 10–15 seconds of shaking and tossing until every bear is evenly coated in glitter. Open it up and prepare to be obsessed with what you see.
Use Them on Everything! 🎂
That's genuinely it — you're done! Place them on top of frosted cookies, press them into cake buttercream, drop a few into a glass of champagne or lemonade, skewer them onto lollipop sticks, pile them onto a dessert board... the world is your sparkly oyster. They stay glittery for days and are totally safe to eat.
Pro Tips
Glitter Color Ideas 🌈
Match your glitter to the occasion for the most stunning results:
Ready to Get Glittery? ✨
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