Description

Double Chocolate Birthday Cookies are rich, fudgy, and festive treats perfect for celebrations. These cookies blend cocoa powder with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, enhanced by colorful sprinkles to add a playful birthday vibe. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, they are an irresistible delight for chocolate lovers and partygoers alike.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with extra flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices throughout.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and rainbow sprinkles to make every bite rich and colorful.
Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, providing that perfect chewy texture.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra birthday flair, press a few extra sprinkles and chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking for enhanced decoration.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
You can freeze baked cookies for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Using room temperature butter helps achieve a creamier texture when creaming with sugars.
Do not overbake to maintain a soft center; cookies will firm up while cooling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg