The secret to truly soft cake batter cookies lies in the perfect balance of butter and powdered sugar, ensuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This recipe delivers a delightful twist on a classic, infusing the joyous flavor of cake batter into a simple cookie. These cake batter cookies are designed for ease and maximum flavor, making them ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Getting the amount of cake batter flavor right is key to avoiding an artificial taste; a subtle yet distinct half tablespoon does the job.
Cake Batter Meltaway Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (71g) powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tbsp cake batter flavor
- 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-3 tsp water
- up to 1/2 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine butter and powdered sugar until smooth in a mixer.
- Add egg and cake batter flavor, mixing until combined.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and up to 3 tsp water until dough forms.
- Fold in sprinkles until just combined.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 2 1/2 inch circle cutter.
- Bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes until matte and puffed.
Notes
Pro tips
- To achieve the perfect soft texture, ensure your butter is truly softened, not melted. It should yield easily to pressure.
- Don’t overmix the dough once the flour is added; this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until combined.
- For consistently sized cookies, use a cookie cutter and try to keep the dough thickness uniform. This ensures even baking.
These Cake Batter Meltaway Cookies are a joyous treat, perfect for sharing or a moment of personal indulgence. Experiment with different sprinkle colors for various holidays or occasions. Enjoy!
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