Equipment:

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or whisk
Baking sheets
Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
Cookie scoop or spoon
Cooling rack

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Sugar Cookies:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional for extra chocolatey goodness)
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus more for topping)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips (if using) and 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles.
Shape the Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press a few more sprinkles onto the tops of each cookie for a festive touch.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Double the Fun: For an extra festive treat, you can drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and add more sprinkles on top.
Customize: Swap out the rainbow sprinkles for themed sprinkles to match any holiday or special occasion.

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Birthday Brownie Sugar Cookies

Birthday Brownie Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat that combines the chewy richness of a brownie with the sweetness of a sugar cookie, all topped off with colorful sprinkles.

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Equipment

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or whisk
Baking sheets
Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
Cookie scoop or spoon
Cooling rack

Ingredients

For the Brownie Sugar Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks optional for extra chocolatey goodness
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles plus more for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips (if using) and 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles.
Shape the Cookies:
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press a few more sprinkles onto the tops of each cookie for a festive touch.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.