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Cake Cookies

Delicious Cake Cookies That Feel Like a Birthday Party

These Cake Cookies are chewy, loaded with sprinkles, and capture the essence of childhood birthday parties in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the backbone of the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Functions as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Promotes browning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Brings richness and moisture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes to sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Infuses classic cake flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Adds a delightful twist.
For the Celebration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles (Confetti) Adds festive flair.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • rubber spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chewy Birthday Cake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter along with granulated sugar and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sprinkles using a rubber spatula, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper.

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