Imagine rich butter sugar cookies, filled with sprinkles and chocolate chips and you have these Birthday Cake Cookies. On their own or sandwiched together with simple buttercream, this cute funfetti cookies recipe is the perfect fun birthday treat.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Instructions
FOR THE COOKIES
PREP: Preheat oven to 180C / 350F /160C fan forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. If using a stand mixer, attach the paddle attachment.
MAKE THE DOUGH: Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and mix to distribute evenly.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until lightened and fluffy.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and alternate, beating just until combined after each - one third of flour, the vanilla, another third of flour, the milk, the remaining flour.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips. Add the rest, along with the sprinkles to the dough and give the mix another quick beat until just mixed through.
ROLL & BAKE: Scoop small balls of dough (about 2 teaspoons) and roll into a ball gently (don't press it together too firmly).
Place on the lined baking trays 1-2 inches apart then dot the tops with the remaining choc chips.
Bake for about 12 minutes - the longer you bake them the more golden and crispier they'll get.
Let them cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM
If using a stand mixer use the paddle attachment.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat, first on low until combined, then on medium high for 4-5 minutes. It should look pale and fluffy.
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Notes
Suggested equipment: small cookie scoop, cookie tray, stand mixer or handheld beater
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (equiv. 4 teaspoons everywhere)
For best results you should always weigh ingredients like flour and sugar. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop
All ovens vary – always test for doneness 2-5 minutes before the recipe suggests
If you don't want to make a full batch, you can easily scale the recipe to make only half.
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