Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies

Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
45 min

Soft, buttery cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting and colorful sprinkles—these copycat Crumbl birthday cake cookies are too good to miss!

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 (540g) all-purpose flour
  • 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. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula.

  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 10

    Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the frosting. Serve and enjoy!