Chewy Birthday Cake Cookies
My birthday cake cookies are thick, SO chewy, and topped with cake batter buttercream.
Servings 15 Large Cookies
Calories 316kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Egg Plus One Egg Yolk
- ½ Teaspoon Cake Batter Extract
- 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Pinch Salt
- ¼ Cup Rainbow Sprinkles
For the Frosting
- ½ Cup Butter Softened
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Teaspoon Cake Batter Extract
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
For the Cookies
- In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in oil, eggs, vanilla, cake batter extract, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and stir until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
- Chill dough for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking pan with parchment paper.
- Using a large cookie scoop place dough onto prepared pans. Press down slightly with your hand or the back of a glass. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
For the Frosting
- Cream butter, salt, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and add milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cookies. Garnish with sprinkles and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg