Description
These delightful Fairy Bread Cookies are a whimsical twist on the classic party favorite, featuring soft, buttery cookies topped with creamy icing and colorful rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or a fun treat, they combine a light vanilla-flavored dough baked to golden perfection and finished with a sweet, sprinkle-covered glaze.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Icing and Decoration
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine the wet ingredients and enhance flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing after each addition until a soft, cohesive dough forms without any flour streaks.
- Prepare Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place these evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently press down on each dough ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass to create a flattened shape that bakes evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the icing will set properly.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk until the icing is smooth and spreadable, adjusting milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Ice Cookies: Spread the prepared icing over each cooled cookie evenly, ensuring coverage over the top surface.
- Add Sprinkles and Set: Immediately sprinkle a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles over the icing before it sets. Allow the icing to firm up completely before serving to keep the sprinkles in place.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and a smoother dough.
- Milk quantity in the dough can be adjusted slightly to achieve a soft but firm dough consistency.
- Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- The sprinkle topping adds a festive look but can be customized with different colors or omitted if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
