Birthday Cake Confetti Cookies
These cookies will put a smile on everyone's face and be sure to become a regular favorite that uses safebet’s Cake Batter Flavoring.
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Prep Time
20 minutes
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Cook Time
40 minutes
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Servings
10 large cookies
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoons safebet Cake Batter Flavoring
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2 cups (8 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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½ cup rainbow sprinkles, additional for garnish if desired
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon safebet Cake Batter Flavoring
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1/8 teaspoon sea salt
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4 tablespoons heavy cream
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Stand Mixer with paddle attachment
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2 large-rimmed baking sheets
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Piping bag
Cookie
Frosting
Equipment Needed
Prepare the Cookie Dough
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large-rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or use ungreased sheets.
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Add 3/4 cup butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a large bowl if using a hand mixer and mix until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Mix in egg and 1 teaspoon flavoring and mix on medium speed until combined.
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Mix flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, until combined together, in a medium bowl.
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Mix flour mixture into the mixer, until just combined, scraping sides of the bowl, as needed.
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Add in sprinkles into bowl, mix until incorporated.
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Evenly scoop cookie balls (about ¼ cup) of dough onto the cookie sheet, about 5 per tray. Press them gently with the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten.
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Bake in the preheated oven, one sheet at a time, until the edges are lightly golden and the tops will no longer be glossy, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the tray, about 20 minutes.
Prepare the Frosting
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Combine ½ cup butter, powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon flavoring, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt in a stand mixer with paddle attachment or by hand in large bowl, until smooth.
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Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time to the mixer until it reaches desired, pipeable consistency.
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Frost the cooled cookies as desired and top with more sprinkles.
Notes & Tips:
- To make ahead: Make cookies ahead and store dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Frosting can be made ahead for up to 3 days.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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