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birthday cake cookies

Birthday Cake Cookie

A birthday cake cookie is icing on the cake...without the cake! It's chewy and makes you want to smile.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Resting Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter RT
  • 2 Large eggs RT
  • ½ cup Sprinkles
  • cup All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¾ tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the butter and sugar in a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until smooth approximately 4 minutes.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add in the eggs, one at a time. Followed by the vanilla extract and beat for 4-8 minutes.
  • Add in the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until the cookie dough comes together.
  • Fold in the lemon zest and sprinkles.
  • Scoop the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet with parchment paper (be sure the cookies are 3-4 inches a part). Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the cookies until golden brown, approximately 12-16 minutes. Enjoy!
Keyword Birthday Cake Cookies, Cookies