Description
Delightfully colorful and buttery, these Fairy Bites are soft sprinkle cookies perfect for parties and celebrations. Made with simple ingredients, they feature a tender texture with vibrant rainbow sprinkles mixed in and on top for a fun, festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
Topping (Optional)
- Additional rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with warm, sweet flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms, ensuring everything is incorporated without overmixing.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding bursts of color in every bite.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Flatten and Top: Slightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass, then optionally sprinkle additional sprinkles on top for extra color and texture.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked with a soft center.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- For a seasonal twist, substitute rainbow sprinkles with pastel or holiday-themed sprinkles to match the occasion.
- Store the cooled Fairy Bites in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.