Two years ago I turned Cheerios into donut-style sprinkles, and now I’ve done the same with French Toast Crunch to make miniature fairy bread sprinkles. If you haven’t encountered fairy bread before: it’s simply buttered bread covered in colorful sprinkles, a beloved and cheerful birthday treat from Australia. The idea of tiny, cereal-shaped fairy bread sprinkles is irresistible, and they’re perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even a cereal bowl if you’re feeling playful.
DIY Fairy Bread Sprinkles
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Supplies
French Toast Crunch
Nonpareil sprinkles
Honey
Toothpick
Small plate
Directions
1. Use a toothpick to spread a tiny amount of honey on one side of several cereal pieces.
2. Pour sprinkles onto a small plate and gently press the honey-covered side of each cereal piece into the sprinkles so they stick.
3. Use a small dab of frosting, honey, or melted chocolate to attach the finished cereal sprinkles to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or other treats.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
Tiny, colorful, and fun—these cereal-based fairy bread sprinkles are an easy way to add whimsy to desserts. Use them to top cupcakes, ice cream, cake, donuts, or any treat you want to make more festive.
p.s. Try a fairy bread piñata for an extra celebratory twist!