If you make a lot of cakes or cookies, chances are that you already have a lot of food colors around the house. So when Easter rolls around, put it to good use! Did you know that you can dye Easter eggs with food coloring gel? It’s true! Don’t bother heading to the store to grab an egg dyeing kit, because it’s easy to do it at home with what you have on hand.

Our friends at Ann Clark show you how to dye Easter eggs with gel food color in a few easy steps, which we’re happily sharing here.

How to Dye Easter Eggs with Gel Food Color

1. Add 1 teaspoon food coloring to 1 cup boiling water. Still until dissolved.
2. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar. (Note: Do not add vinegar to pink, fuchsia, purple, and royal blue from the Ann Clark brand.)
3. Add boiled egg. Soak for 5 minutes.
4. Remove egg, dry on paper towel or rack.

Yes, it’s that easy! Want to see it all in action? Ann Clark made a video, too!