Birthday Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe
Introduction
These Birthday Cookies with Sprinkles are colorful, soft, and packed with rainbow chips for a festive treat. Perfect for celebrations or just brightening up your day, they’re easy to make and delightfully sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 grams)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 grams)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (8 ounces)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- ½ cup brown sugar (105 grams)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (5 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup rainbow chips (170 grams)
- ½ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Set this dry mix aside.
- Step 3: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter with both the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add the vanilla extract, whole egg, and egg yolk to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined, then increase to medium speed to blend completely.
- Step 6: Fold in the rainbow chips and sprinkles using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Step 7: Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Step 8: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap rainbow chips for chocolate chips or nuts for a different flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a subtle warm twist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container to maintain moisture. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but reduce the added salt in the recipe or omit it entirely to avoid over-salting the cookies.
Why do the cookies spread too much while baking?
If your cookies spread too much, try chilling the dough before baking or adding a bit more flour. Also, make sure your oven temperature is accurate.
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Birthday Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
Description
Delight in these colorful Birthday Cookies with Sprinkles, a perfect treat for celebrations or any time you want a fun, festive cookie. Soft and buttery with a tender crumb, these cookies are packed with rainbow chips and vibrant sprinkles for a joyful burst of color and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 grams)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 grams)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 8 ounces)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- ½ cup brown sugar (105 grams)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (5 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Add-ins
- 1 cup rainbow chips (170 grams)
- ½ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch until thoroughly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This step helps to incorporate air for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract, the whole egg, and the egg yolk until the wet ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients in small portions, mixing on low speed first to avoid flour flying, then increasing to medium speed until the dough is fully blended.
- Fold in Rainbow Chips and Sprinkles: Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently stir in the rainbow chips and sprinkles evenly throughout the dough for bursts of color and sweetness.
- Form Cookies and Bake: Use a medium cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which allows the cookies to firm up without breaking.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with the sugars.
- If you prefer, substitute rainbow chips with chocolate or white chocolate chips.
- For more vibrant sprinkles embedded in the cookie, gently press some additional sprinkles on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to one week.
- If you want softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly to about 7-8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: birthday cookies, sprinkles, rainbow chips, festive cookies, party cookies, colorful cookies, soft cookies
