Soft Cake Batter Sprinkle Cookies with Vanilla Glaze
Soft, buttery, and bursting with birthday cake flavor, these Cake Batter Sprinkle Cookies are a celebration in every bite. Finished with a thin vanilla glaze that lets the sprinkles shine through!
Ingredients
1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, softened
2/3 cup (71g) powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 Tbsp cake batter flavor
2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-3 tsp water
1/2 cup sprinkles
2 Tbsp butter, softened (for glaze)
1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening (optional)
3/4 cup (80g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 Tbsp milk, plus more as needed
3/4 tsp clear vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Scrape down the sides and mix in the egg and cake batter flavor.
4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the dough begins to form, adding 1-3 tsp of water as needed until the dough is soft and pliable.
5. Fold in the sprinkles until just combined.
6. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2 inch circle cutter to cut the dough.
7. Arrange on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes until the tops look matte and puffed.
8. While baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients (butter, shortening, sugar, milk, and vanilla) until smooth.
9. Immediately after removing cookies from the oven, spread a thin layer of icing over each cookie while they are still hot.
Notes
Use clear vanilla extract in the glaze to keep it a bright, clean white.
Don’t overbake! These cookies should be soft, not browned.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.