Description
A delightful fusion of a classic cake and a cookie, making perfect treats for Valentine’s Day with flavors of vanilla and almond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently, saving some to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be frosted or enjoyed plain. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipes