Birthday Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with birthday spirit, customizable with toppings and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-Ins
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or colorful candy Choose your favorite type.
- ½ cup sprinkles Colorful sprinkles preferred for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or colorful candy and sprinkles, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For better texture, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can help achieve thicker cookies.