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Birthday Cake Cookies

Birthday Cake Cookies that Taste like a Celebration

These Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with festive flavors, making them perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh for optimal leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda cannot be substituted 1:1 with baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt consider using sea salt for a nuanced taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) shortening can be substituted for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg (room temperature) a flax egg can substitute for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract regular vanilla can be used, alters flavor slightly
  • 1 cup white chocolate (roughly chopped) dark chocolate can be used for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles nonpareils can be swapped if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk in the egg and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Then fold in white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.
  5. Scoop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft. Add more sprinkles in the last 2 minutes.
  7. Use a round cookie cutter to reshape them while warm. Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in microwave for warmth.

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