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Chewy Birthday Cake Cookies Recipe

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These Chewy Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, flavorful, and packed with festive sprinkles, perfect for celebrating any special occasion. The combination of cake batter extract and a creamy frosting gives these cookies the nostalgic taste of birthday cake in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Egg (Plus One Egg Yolk)
  • ½ Teaspoon Cake Batter Extract
  • 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • ¼ Cup Rainbow Sprinkles

For the Frosting

  • ½ Cup Butter (Softened)
  • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cake Batter Extract
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1–2 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 Pinch Salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a soft texture in the cookies.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Leaveners: Stir in the vegetable oil, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, cake batter extract, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined to create a smooth dough base.
  3. Add Flour and Sprinkles: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the bowl, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles carefully to distribute them throughout the dough.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. This step helps the cookies maintain shape and enhances flavor.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, place dollops of dough onto the prepared pans. Press each slightly with your hand or the back of a glass to flatten. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Make the Frosting: In a clean bowl, cream together softened butter, salt, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Decorate Cookies: Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies. Garnish with additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is important to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust milk quantity in frosting to achieve desired thickness – less milk for thicker frosting, more for a spreadable consistency.
  • These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • For an extra birthday party touch, try adding edible glitter or colored sugar on top of the frosting.

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