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Birthday Cake Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies that taste like a birthday celebration with vanilla and colorful sprinkles.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword birthday, celebration, cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a good quality all-purpose flour for the perfect cookie texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar This sweetener helps achieve that classic cookie sweetness and crispness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Brown sugar adds a lovely depth of flavor and moisture to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure your cookies rise nicely; use fresh baking powder for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt A pinch of salt enhances flavors and balances the sweetness in the cookies.

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened butter for easy mixing and a rich, buttery taste.
  • 1 large Egg One large egg binds the ingredients together while adding richness to the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract to infuse a delightful aroma and flavor into the cookies.

Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup Rainbow Sprinkles Use colorful sprinkles for that festive touch synonymous with birthday treats.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips These add creamy sweetness; feel free to substitute with dark or milk chocolate chips if preferred.

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • Gather your ingredients: Start by assembling all your ingredients. You’ll need flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and colorful sprinkles.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder into your butter-sugar mixture. Use a spatula to fold gently.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla extract next. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in your colorful sprinkles with a spatula.

Bake the Cookies

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls on a lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg