Description
These Cake Batter Cookies with Sprinkles are a delightful treat that captures the essence of a festive celebration. The soft, buttery cookies are infused with cake batter flavor and adorned with colorful holiday sprinkles. Paired with a creamy frosting, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups (339g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons cake batter extract
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (492g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles
Frosting:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cups (575g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cake batter extract or vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare oven and cookie sheets – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugars – Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and extract – Incorporate eggs and cake batter extract.
- Incorporate dry ingredients – Mix in baking powder, salt, and flour until smooth.
- Add sprinkles – Gently fold in holiday sprinkles.
- Shape cookie dough – Form dough into balls and flatten on the baking sheet.
- Bake cookies – Bake until golden, then cool.
- Prepare frosting – Beat butter, sugar, and cream until smooth.
- Frost cookies – Decorate cooled cookies with frosting.
- Store or freeze cookies – Store in an airtight container or freeze for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can customize the sprinkles for different occasions or holidays.
- Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more or less cream.
- These cookies make a great gift or party favor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cake Batter Cookies, Sprinkles, Holiday Baking, Frosting, Party Treat
