Soft Birthday Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Birthday Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup sprinkles; Frosting:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon heavy cream, or as needed (optional); 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup sprinkles
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon heavy cream, or as needed (optional)
1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Combine sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda; mix until combined. Fold in sprinkles.
3
Scoop out even amounts of dough using a cookie scoop and roll into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Use your hand or a glass to flatten the balls.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cooking rack and repeat with remaining dough. Allow cookies to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
5
Make frosting while the cookies are cooling. Beat butter until creamy; mix in confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla extract. Thin frosting with cream if needed.
6
Spread frosting over cookies using a knife. Cover with more sprinkles.

1612

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Soft Birthday Cake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Soft Birthday Cake Cookies

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