Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a special anniversary, or simply need a pick-me-up on a Sunday afternoon, birthday cookies are one of the best ways to help you do so! A few months ago, I wrote a blog about how Christina Tosi, opens a new window became one of my shelter-in-place MVPs for creating an amazingly welcoming and informative virtual space, known as Bake Club, opens a new window, to share her delicious recipes using her Instagram, opens a new window account. So it only makes sense that I continue my "How To" series with one of my favorite Christina Tosi recipes: the birthday cookie.
This particular birthday cookie recipe comes from Christina's recently released book, Milk Bar: Kids Only, where all of the recipes are specifically tailored to be inclusive to any level of baker and to inspire a young imagination. If you have kids at home or maybe don't consider yourself the most bake-savvy person (like I do), I absolutely recommend this book ... your tastebuds can thank me later!
How to Do It Yourself
What you'll need:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk powder (okay to skip if you don't have, but totally recommend it)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (regular salt works too, just use a little less)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (make sure they are soft at room temp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Video tutorial:
Now that you’ve mastered how to make Christina Tosi's birthday cookie, it’s time to show off your new talent! Don't forget to share your baking creations with us by tagging @SMCLibraries on Instagram, opens a new window or Facebook, opens a new window — we’d love to see them!
Want to Learn More?
Here are some other awesome Christina Tosi recipe books you can check out from us to further your exploration:
What is your favorite cookie to make? Let us know in the comments below!
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