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BIRTHDAY CAKE CRUMBLE COOKIES

5 from 2 votes
Author: Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients
  

CRUMBLE

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

COOKIES

  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons imitation vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles
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Instructions
 

For the crumbs:

  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine sugars, flour, baking powder salt and sprinkles on low speed.
  • Stream in canola oil and vanilla and turn the mixer to medium/high speed.
  • Let the mixer run until the mixture turns into small clusters (about 2 minutes).

For the cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients and sprinkles. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Mix on high until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extracts.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Using a a medium ice cream scoop, scoop dough balls onto baking sheet 3 to 4 inches apart.
  • With the palm of your hand or the back of a large wooden spoon, flatten cookies.
  • Lightly press about 1 tablespoon of crumbs on the top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

*Makes about 20 cookies.