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Best Birthday Cake Cookies – Easy Homemade Recipe

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Soft, chewy birthday cake cookies with sprinkles that taste like a party in every bite. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for any celebration or just because.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (80g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
  • 1/2 cup (85g) white chocolate chips or white baking chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed. Stop as soon as the flour disappears. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.
  6. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the sprinkles and white chocolate chips (if using).
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  8. Using a #40 cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, press a few extra sprinkles on top of each dough ball before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and gives a thicker, chewier texture. Don’t overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool. These cookies taste even better the next day.

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