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A stack of soft Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies with rainbow sprinkles on a wire rack
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Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (approximately 1.5 tablespoons per cookie) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden, while the centers remain soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.