Desserts from Down Under

Indulge in the tantalizing world of Australian Baking, a diverse and flavourful journey for the taste buds. From classic lamingtons to fun modern twists on recipes, Aussie bakers craft treats that are both comforting and adventurous. Join us on a culinary adventure to reflect the spirit of the land Down Under!

The Baker

Name: Angelika

Home Country: Brisbane, Australia

The Bake: Australian Fairy Bread Cookies

The Story Behind the Bake

These cookies are based on the iconic Aussie dessert/snack Fairy Bread! Essentially, Fairy Bread is white bread that has a layer of butter and is covered in hundreds and thousands (sprinkles).

Growing up, fairy bread was a birthday party must as it is a classic treat that is loved by both children and adults. A dessert that I love just as much as fairy bread is cookies, so I decided to take two of the sweet treats that I love most and combine them! These cookies are soft, chewy, and fun. I made them using brown butter which adds a subtle nuttiness to the cookies and of course, they are packed with hundreds and thousands! This dessert is not only nostalgic but also the best of both worlds!

Fairy Bread Cookies

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Servings

12

Cook Time

14-17 minutes

When you combine an iconic Aussie sweet treat and a classic butter cookie you get the softest, chewiest, and cutest Fairy Bread Cookies. These sprinkle coated goodies can be found at every Aussie party and enjoyed with all the family!

Author:

_angelikarose

Ingredients

• 125g Salted Butter
• 120g Whitworths Caster Sugar
• 60g Whitworths Light Soft Brown Sugar

• 1 Large Egg (Room Temperature)

• 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 200g Plain Flour

• 1 tsp Baking Soda

• 150g Hundreds And Thousands/Sprinkles (100g for Coating + 50g to put in the Cookie Dough)

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Directions

1. Add the butter to a saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring consistently. The butter will start to foam, keep stirring until the butter turns a golden brown/amber colour. Once you achieve this colour, carefully transfer the butter into a heat-safe dish and let cool for 10-15 minutes. 

2. In a bowl, whisk cooled brown butter, light brown sugar and caster sugar until combined.

3. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Fold in flour and baking soda. Once combined, fold in approximately 50g of the hundreds and thousands. 

5. Place the remaining hundreds and thousands into a small bowl.

6. Scoop a heaped tablespoon (approx. 50g) of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the cookie dough ball in the hundreds and thousands until evenly coated and place on a lined plate/tray.

7. Chill the cookie dough balls for 1-2 hours. 

8. Preheat your oven to 160°C. 

9. Bake at 160°C for 14-17 minutes. 

10. Enjoy your magical fairy cookies!