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Cake Cookies

Soft and Chewy Cake Cookies That Celebrate Every Bite

Experience the nostalgic taste of childhood birthdays with these Soft and Chewy Cake Cookies, featuring vibrant sprinkles in each bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can replace with brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg large eggs recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Sprinkles confetti sprinkles preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just combined. Fold in the colorful sprinkles.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Using a cool baking sheet for each batch, take about 2 tablespoons of chilled dough and roll it into a ball.
  6. Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie ball.
  7. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Use a slice of bread in the container to maintain softness.

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