Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cake batter flavoring
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
540g
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
plus more for topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese
softened
- 1/4 cup butter
softened
- 1/2 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
as needed
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 2
Make the Cookies: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the bowl, as needed.
- 3
Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the cake batter flavoring. Beat until fully combined.
- 4
Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula.
- 5
Portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls. Flatten each dough ball into hockey puck shapes with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass, approximately 1 inch thick. Arrange six cookies per baking sheet, leaving space to allow room for spreading.
- 6
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are puffed, edges are set, and the tops no longer appear glossy. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and cake batter flavoring on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid splatters. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth. If needed, add the milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies in a spiral pattern, starting from the center and working outward.
- 10
Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the frosting. Serve and enjoy!
Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of those iconic Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies, soft and rich with that signature cream cheese frosting? This copycat recipe brings that beloved bakery experience right into your kitchen, delivering a taste of celebration without the trip to the store.
What makes these cookies truly special is the thoughtful infusion of cake batter flavoring into both the cookie dough and the luxurious cream cheese frosting. This key ingredient, combined with generous amounts of softened butter, ensures an incredibly moist, tender cookie base that perfectly captures that authentic birthday cake essence.
Prepare your senses for a delightful treat. Each bite offers a wonderfully soft, buttery cookie that practically melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced by a thick, tangy-sweet layer of rich cream cheese frosting. The vibrant rainbow sprinkles not only add a playful crunch but also bring a festive visual appeal, transforming every cookie into a miniature party.
Customization is simple and fun with these birthday cake cookies. While rainbow sprinkles are classic, feel free to swap them for seasonal colors or themed sprinkles to match any occasion. If you don't have cake batter flavoring, a good quality vanilla extract can be used in a pinch, though the unique birthday cake flavor will be slightly less pronounced.
These celebratory cookies are perfect for birthday parties, potlucks, or simply as a special dessert to brighten any day. Serve them as the star of your dessert table, perhaps alongside a glass of cold milk or a cup of coffee for an extra indulgent moment.