Name: Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 26 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies

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Instructions

In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until light & fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.

Scrape down the bowl, then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix!

Gently fold in the sprinkles.

Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and place on one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the cookie dough for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Place the frozen cookie dough on one prepared baking sheet placed about two inches apart.

Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification, creating a lighter, fluffier dough that bakes evenly.
Sprinkle Timing Strategy 🌈
Add sprinkles to the dough just before baking rather than during mixing to prevent color bleeding and maintain their vibrant appearance and slight crunch.
Chill Your Dough 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies with better-defined edges.
Brown Sugar Secret 🍯
The light brown sugar adds subtle molasses notes and extra moisture compared to granulated sugar alone, creating that signature soft, cake-like texture.
Vanilla Extract Quality Matters 🍦
Use pure vanilla extract instead of imitation for a richer, more complex flavor that makes birthday cake cookies taste genuinely premium and special.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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