Birthday Cake Cookies

Once combined, scrape down the bowl and add the eggs, vanilla, and cake batter extract. Mix until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl again then add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined. Stir in the sprinkles.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Once the dough has chilled, use a #24 cookie scoop (about 3 Tablespoons) to portion the dough. Roll each scoop into a ball and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2” apart. Press each dough ball down with your palm to flatten slightly.

Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes or until the centers of the cookies no longer look wet and the edges just start to turn golden brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Cake Batter Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together the butter, cream cheese, and flavorings with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Add half the powdered sugar and salt. Mix until mostly incorporated then add the remaining half of powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl again then mix until the frosting is combined and smooth. Chill the frosting until the cookies have cooled completely. Slightly cold frosting will be a little easier to spread.

Decorating: Use a cookie scoop to add a dollop of frosting to the top of each of the cooled cookies. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the frosting out to the edges and finish by making a swirl pattern in the center. Top with sprinkles and enjoy!