Description
Soft, thick birthday cake cookies loaded with colorful sprinkles and a rich vanilla flavor, finished with a creamy frosting for the perfect bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, then gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool slightly before serving or adding frosting if desired.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Chill dough slightly if it feels too soft before baking.
- Use room temperature butter for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: birthday cake cookies, copycat cookies, soft cookies, sprinkle cookies, bakery style cookies