Easy Birthday Cake Cookies Using Extract

Easy Birthday Cake Cookies Using Extract

Dolce Flav

Servings

24

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Category

Cake Batter Extract Water Soluble

These Easy Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with nostalgic birthday cake flavor thanks to birthday cake extract. Sprinkles folded into the batter create a festive, colorful look, making them perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun treat. Quick to make, these cookies require no chilling, and the dough is soft and easy to scoop. With a slightly crisp edge and a tender center, they replicate that sweet, cake-like flavor in cookie form.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon birthday cake extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

  3. Add Egg and Flavoring: Beat in egg, birthday cake extract, and optional vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  5. Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the dough for a festive touch.

  6. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

  7. Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but still soft.

  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Serve and Enjoy: Soft, chewy, birthday cake-flavored cookies ready to enjoy!