Description
Delightful and enchanting, Fairy Bites are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for sharing. These bite-sized cookies combine the sweetness of powdered sugar with the crunch of nuts, creating a magical dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get it warm for your magical treats.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, mix softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This is where the magic begins!
- Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour and cornstarch until everything is well combined.
- Add Nuts: Gently fold in chopped nuts for a perfect crunch!
- Shape the Bites: Roll small amounts of dough into little balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they’re lightly golden. Keep an eye on them!
- Dust & Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar for a sweet, fairy-like touch.
Notes
- Use a mix of nuts for varied flavor and texture.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust baking time if making larger or smaller bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg