Birthday Cake Cookies are the perfect treat for any celebration! These soft, chewy cookies are filled with colorful sprinkles, giving them a festive look and deliciously sweet flavor. Whether it's a birthday party, a special occasion, or just a fun baking day, these cookies will bring joy to everyone. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a fun, nostalgic treat that both kids and adults will love.
INGREDIENTS- Unsalted butter: ½ cup softened, for a rich and soft texture
- Sugar: ¾ cup, adds sweetness and helps create chewy cookies
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup, adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor
- Egg: 1 large, binds the ingredients together
- Vanilla extract: 1½ tsp, for flavor
- Flour: 1½ cups, the base of the dough
- Corn starch: 2 tsp, helps make the cookies soft and chewy
- Baking soda: ½ tsp, helps the cookies rise and stay soft
- Sea salt: ½ tsp, balances the sweetness
- Rainbow sprinkles: ½ cup, for that fun, birthday cake look
- Step 1:
- Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (2-4 minutes).
- Step 2:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, corn starch, and baking soda.
- Step 4:
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Step 5:
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Step 6:
- Roll the dough into 1-1.5 inch balls and chill for 15-30 minutes.
- Step 7:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
- Step 8:
- Place the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Step 9:
- Cool the cookies completely on a rack before serving.
- These cookies are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you want to freeze the dough, roll it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
- If you want to enhance the birthday cake flavor, try adding a few drops of almond extract along with the vanilla.
- For extra chewiness, make sure not to overbake the cookies. Remove them from the oven when the edges are just set but the centers are still soft.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Christina Tosi suggests pressing a few extra sprinkles on top of each cookie dough ball before baking for a more vibrant and colorful finish.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Strawberry Honeybun Cake.
