These Cake Batter Cookies, topped with a rich and creamy Cake Batter Cream Cheese Frosting, are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the sweet and nostalgic taste of cake batter. This recipe combines the comfort of home-baked cookies with the delightful flavors of cake, making it a perfect choice for parties, gatherings, or just a special snack at home.
Why You'll Love This Recipe: These cookies offer a fun and whimsical twist on traditional cookies, incorporating the irresistible flavor of cake batter into both the cookie dough and the frosting. The addition of sprinkles adds a pop of color and texture, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. The cookies are soft and chewy with a light, fluffy frosting that melts in your mouth, providing a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Perfect Occasion: These Cake Batter Cookies are ideal for birthday parties, holiday celebrations, or any festive event where a sweet and playful dessert is desired. They are also great for bake sales, gifts, or as a comforting treat to brighten up a regular day.
Decoration Tips:
- Colorful Sprinkles: Add a mix of colorful sprinkles to the frosting for a vibrant and festive look.
- Edible Glitter: A sprinkle of edible glitter can make these cookies even more special and eye-catching.
- Themed Decorations: Depending on the occasion, you can use themed cookie cutters for the dough and corresponding decorations to match.
Ingredients:
- Salted butter: 1 1/2 cups, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Eggs: 3
- Cake batter flavoring: 2 tsp (divided)
- All-purpose flour: 4 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 3 tsp
- Sprinkles: 1/4 cup (optional)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz, room temperature
- Butter (for frosting): 1/4 cup, softened
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups
- Milk: as needed to thin the frosting
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and 1 1/2 tsp of cake batter flavoring, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until fully combined. Stir in sprinkles if using.
- Scoop out 1/3 cup portions of dough, roll into balls, then flatten slightly into the shape of a hockey puck.
- Bake:
- Place 6 cookies on each baking sheet and bake for 14-17 minutes, or until the cookies puff up and are no longer glossy in the center.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Make the Frosting:
- Whip together 8 oz cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth.
- Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, mixing after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in 1/2 tsp cake batter flavoring. Thin with milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Decorate:
- Transfer the frosting to a gallon-sized zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe onto the cooled cookies in a spiral pattern.
Enjoy: Serve these delightful Cake Batter Cookies with their luscious cream cheese frosting at your next gathering, or indulge in a batch at home with family and friends. They are sure to bring smiles and satisfy any sweet tooth!
