Birthday Cake Cookie Sandwiches
I can’t think of a better way to treat someone you love on their birthday than with these fun Birthday Cake Cookies!
Servings: 9 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup (250g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks or 170g) unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons McCormick vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick almond extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 cups (384g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk room temperature
- 3/4 cups Rainbow Jimmies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add sugar and butter together in a large bowl and beat with a hand-held mixer until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add baking powder, extract, and salt, and mix until combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, until completely combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Alternate adding the flour and milk to the butter mixture and mix until completely combined. (Do not overmix)
- Add rainbow jimmies to the batter and gently combine by hand.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out batter and place on cookies sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let them cool completely before adding frosting.
Notes
Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Recipe (click for recipe)