Sanding sugar is a type of coarse sugar that is used for decorating baked goods and adding texture to them. It is a large crystal sugar that wont dissolve with heat, and it creates a sparkly effect because of the large size of the crystals that reflect light. Sanding sugar is mainly used to decorate pastries, cookies, cakes, candies, or anything that can possibly be decorated with it. It is great for decorating treats like cookies, cakes, scones, muffins, and even candies. Sanding sugar is available in many colors, but it is also easy to make at home with just two ingredients. The process of making sanding sugar involves adding food coloring to granulated sugar and mixing it in a food processor or a zipper top bag. The resulting sugar crystals are then spread out on a baking sheet and baked for 10 minutes before being allowed to cool for 15 minutes before using or storing for future use. Sanding sugar is not the same as edible glitter, which is ground up minerals and typically a lot more shiny.