Today I’m writing a splurge post.

Because these are something I don’t bake every day.

But, if I have a party to go to or a friend’s birthday, I know these will be a hit! I recently took some to a get together and in a blink, they were gone.

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like that cake-batter flavor.

This recipe is a basic chewy chocolate chip cookie, but I add cake mix in place of some of the flour.

Now, I admit… it is very unlike me to buy a pre-made cake mix (yet, l do agree with America - sometimes you just need that funfetti cake).

But, this cookie is an exception. And I throw in extra sprinkles, because remember? It’s for a party!

Birthday Cake Chocolate Chunk Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1½ cups vanilla or funfetti cake mix

1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup sprinkles

2 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate (chocolate chips work)

Directions:

- Beat the sugar with the melted and cooled butter with a whisk or in a mixer. Until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.

- Add in the baking soda, salt, flour and cake mix, stirring until mixture comes together. Fold in the sprinkles and chocolate chunks until evenly incorporated.

- Chill dough if it seems too sticky for an hour. When ready to bake preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop form dough into round balls, placing them 2 inches apart on baking sheet. I like using the ice cream scoop for large cookies.

- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are slightly golden. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to continue cooling. Package up and take to a friend’s house or party.

These are a grown-up way to feel like a kid again.

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