Ingredients
For the cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon princess cake emulsion (or cake batter flavoring)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the whipped cream:
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Additional sprinkles to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, sugar and powdered sugar. Cream until smooth.
- Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix on low until combined, scraping the sides often.
- Add in the flour, salt and baking powder and mix until combined.
- Add in the sprinkles and mix thoroughly, scraping the sides as needed.
- Measure out the cookie dough with a large ice cream scoop. Divide the dough between 8-10 large cookies and place on the baking sheets with plenty of room to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheets.
- For the frosting – in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar and emulsion. Mix on low until combined.
- Add in the heavy cream and mix on low until combined. Scrape the sides often and then bump up the speed to medium and mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and set aside.
- To make the whipped cream – in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low for about 2 minutes and then bump up the speed to medium and whip until stiff peaks.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- To assemble – once the cookies are cool, pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cookie.
- Top with a small dollop of the whipped cream.
- Decorate with additional sprinkles on top.
Notes
- Storage: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats