Birthday Cake Cookies
These Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with classic cake-batter flavor, along with rainbow sprinkles in every bite. These cheerful cookies are perfect for birthdays, parties, and festive gatherings, offering a tender center with lightly crisp edges and a fun celebration-style look.
Ingredients
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cake batter extract (optional)
• ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough – Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
2. Add dry ingredients – Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
3. Fold in mix-ins – Lightly fold in the rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips to keep the dough soft and well mixed.
4. Shape cookies – Scoop equal portions of dough and place them on a lined baking tray with space between each.
5. Bake – Bake until the edges are lightly golden, and the centers look just set.
6. Cool and serve – Let the cookies cool on the tray briefly, then transfer to a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use soft butter – Room temperature butter blends more smoothly.
- Do not overbake – Slightly soft centers keep the cookies chewy.
- Chill for thicker cookies – Chilled dough helps reduce spreading.
- Add extra sprinkles on top – This gives a brighter festive look.
- Cool completely before storing – Prevents moisture buildup in the container.
- Store airtight – Keeps the cookies fresh and soft longer.