Birthday Cookies
Homemade birthday cookies that are soft, chewy, and adorned with colorful sprinkles, adding a festive touch to any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Opt for room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles Consider using nonpareils or jimmies.
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) Use white or dark chocolate for variation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and prepare baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both types of sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles and chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about one week or frozen for up to three months.