Unbirthday Cake Cookies Dessert Recipe
This delightful dessert recipe for Unbirthday Cake Cookies combines a vanilla-flavored cookie base with colorful rainbow sprinkles and creamy white chocolate chips, making it a fun and festive treat for any day. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are an irresistible twist on classic birthday cake flavors, but you can enjoy them whenever you like.
Equipment
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Silicone spatula
- Two sheet pans lined with parchment paper
- 1½-ounce cookie scoop or large spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Continue beating on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed just until the dry ingredients are combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Remove the bowl from the mixer. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold in the white chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles, ensuring even distribution.
- Portion Dough: Use a 1½-ounce cookie scoop (or a large spoon) to portion out equal amounts of dough, approximately 3 tablespoons per cookie. Roll the dough into smooth balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes until they have puffed up, with set edges but a slightly soft center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For even baking, ensure all cookies are of similar size.
- Adjust the bake time slightly for softer or crispier cookies.
- For added flavor, you can substitute or mix in milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
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