Craving the nostalgic sweetness of birthday cake plus the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies in one irresistible treat? These Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver the best of both worlds: soft, chewy cookie dough infused with vanilla cake batter flavor, studded with melty chocolate chips, and speckled with colorful sprinkles. They’re easy to make, perfect for parties, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
Whether you’re a baking newbie or a seasoned cookie connoisseur, this recipe for cake batter cookies is a must-try. Not only do they look festive and fun, but they also taste like pure joy in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Soft and chewy texture with golden edges
No raw eggs safe to eat the dough (thanks to heat-treated flour!)
Ready in under 30 minutes
Kid friendly and perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or just because
Combines the best of chocolate chip cookies and birthday cake flavor
Ingredients : (Makes about 18–20 cookies)
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup yellow cake mix (dry—no need to prepare it!)
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Method
Step 1: Prep & Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Heat-Treat the Flour (Optional but Recommended)
To safely enjoy the dough, spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let cool completely before using. This eliminates any risk of raw flour.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the heat treated flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 4: Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 6: Incorporate Cake Mix
Mix in the dry yellow cake mix until fully combined it adds that signature cake batter taste!
Step 7: Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
Step 8: Fold in Mix-Ins
Gently stir in chocolate chips and sprinkles. Don’t overmix!
Step 9: Scoop & Bake
Use a cookie scoop to portion dough (about 2 tbsp each) onto baking sheets. Press a few extra sprinkles on top for that Instagram-worthy finish.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers are still soft but the sides are just beginning to turn brown.
Step 10: Cool & Enjoy
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack once they have cooled on the baking sheet for five minutes. They’ll stay soft for days (if they last that long!).