Description
Delight in these Birthday Cake Cookies featuring a soft, fluffy texture and rich cake batter flavor. Topped with a creamy cake batter buttercream frosting and colorful rainbow sprinkles, they’re perfect for celebrations or anytime you want a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 ½ cups salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Cake Batter Buttercream Frosting
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk (to thin frosting, if needed)
- Rainbow sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat baking mats and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Scrape down the bowl sides with a spatula.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add eggs and 1 teaspoon of cake batter flavoring to the creamed mixture. Mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix again just until combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Scoop and Shape Dough: Using a â…“ cup measuring cup, scoop the dough and shape each portion into a flat disc or hockey puck shape. Place the shaped dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing six cookies per sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy and tops lose their shine. Avoid overbaking. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy. Add 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring and mix until fully combined. If thinner frosting is desired, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the consistency is right.
- Frost Cookies and Decorate: Once cookies are fully cooled, frost each with the cake batter buttercream. Top with rainbow sprinkles for a festive finish.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy these delightful Birthday Cake Cookies that capture all the flavors of your favorite birthday cake in cookie form!
Notes
- Do not overmix the cookie dough after adding flour to ensure soft, tender cookies.
- Adjust frosting thickness with milk gradually to avoid overly runny frosting.
- Baking times may vary depending on your oven; keep an eye on the cookies starting at 15 minutes.
- Use parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cookies must be completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
