Description
These Christmas Cake Batter Cookies are a delightful blend of cake-like texture and festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings. With simple prep and a nostalgic flavor, they promise to bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons cake batter extract
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cake batter extract (for frosting)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together baking powder, salt, and flour. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in cake batter extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet. Fold in sprinkles and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
- Drop dough balls onto baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, salt, cake batter extract, and cream for consistency. Spread on cooled cookies.
Notes
Chill the dough for optimal results to prevent excessive spreading.
Use fresh baking powder for the best cookie texture.
Make variations by using different types of sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg