Description
Soft, chewy, bakery-style birthday cake cookies packed with vanilla flavor, rainbow sprinkles, and white chocolate chips for a festive treat that is easy to make and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Jimmies-style sprinkles work best because they hold their color and texture during baking.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze scooped dough balls and bake from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the baking time.
- Swap white chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or birthday cake flavored chips for a different flavor.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat a cookie in the microwave for about 10 seconds to soften it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
