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Cake Batter Cookies

Cake Batter Cookies: Chewy, Colorful Bliss for Everyone

These Cake Batter Cookies are a chewy, colorful treat perfect for any occasion, bursting with rich buttery flavor and festive sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Large
  • 2 teaspoons Cake Batter Extract Can substitute with vanilla or butter extracts
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Reduce if using salted butter
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Rainbow Sprinkles Non-bleeding sprinkles preferred
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cake Batter Extract Vanilla can be used
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Skip if using salted butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream Adjust for desired fluffiness

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and pale.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then, blend in the cake batter extract.
  4. Whisk together the baking powder, salt, and flour in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently with a spatula.
  6. Drop 2-3 tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, flattening slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 13-16 minutes or until edges are lightly golden, keeping the centers soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Beat together frosting ingredients until fluffy, then frost the cooled cookies.
  10. Top with more rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is soft and avoid overmixing to maintain chewy texture. Use quality sprinkles to keep colors intact.

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