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Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies
These Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies are sweet, chewy and loaded up with sprinkles. Tempting vanilla makes them the perfect alternative to cake, or you know, have both! I did!
Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies
These Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies are such a fun alternative to a classic birthday cake! Yesterday I turned 25. Yup, the big TWO-FIVE, and I’ve been having a lot of anxiety over it since this past summer. Why? I’m not really sure, I think it’s a lot of things. I’m officially closer to 30 than my teens. I haven’t yet seen the world. I haven’t taken enough risks. You know, the usual quarter-century crisis stuff.
It’s funny because most people say those who dread 25 are those who don’t have their life on track. But I do. I went to college, I bought a house, I married my high school sweetheart, I have two great jobs and I make good money.
See, I’ve been going right down that checklist. I’ve even had a 401K for 4 years.
I’ve always been responsible and so has Matt, but for the most part that meant that we worked two or three jobs in college, decided not to study abroad, and we never went on any fun trips with friends.
And now that we’re both in our mid-twenties we’ve settled into this routine of responsibility and boredom.
Wait, did I say I turned 25, I meant 40.
Actually, I take that back, my parents are in their early 40s and I think they have way more fun than me.
Is this was 25 is like for everyone?
I think the biggest thing though, is that on the checklist of life, the next things for us is kids.
It’s like now that I’ve left my early twenties, I feel like the pressure is on to get everything I want to do for ME done before I run out of time.
I’ve heard a couple quotes this year that have really gotten me worked up, the first was “We live two lives; one for us and one for our children” from Sam on True Blood.
The second was “Once you’re a parent, you’re the ghost of your children’s future… Now we’re just here to be memories for our kids” from Interstellar.
Yup, both of them kinda sent me reeling into a fit of panic that I’d barely lived my own life, that first life. I can feel it starting to flee and it scares the crap out of me.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I WANT kids, but I have some things I NEED to do in this first life before I start in on that second one.
So I decided to make a list, a list of 25 things I’m going to do at 25.
I may not get all of them done, but 365 days from now I want to be able to look back and say “that was a good year, that was a good first life, and I’m ready for whatever comes next.”
25 Things To Do When You’re 25
1. See the Fairy Pools in Scotland. 2. Lose 20 lbs. 3. Read 50 books. 4. Make macarons. 5. Hike Katahdin. 6. Start writing a book. 7. Stand on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. 8. Hike in Glacier National Park. 9. Go Skydiving. 10. Laugh more. 11. Visit Seattle. 12. Make homemade pie crust. 13. Take the train. 14. Swim in the Pacific. 15. Watch the sunrise somewhere pretty. 16. See a Broadway Musical. 17. Learn how to sew. 18. Go on a hot air balloon ride. 19. Have more sex. 20. Visit Gettysburg. 21. Go on a road trip. 22. Get published with a major media channel. 23. Be completely disconnected for a weekend. 24. Stay in a castle. 25. Love myself more.
So there it is, my list of 25 things I’m going to (attempt) to do while I’m 25.
And honestly, since I decided to make this list a few weeks ago and really embrace a quarter century of life, I’ve been feeling a lot more optimistic.
I think 25 is going to be a 
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Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies
These Birthday Cake Pudding Cookies are sweet, chewy and loaded up with sprinkles. A hint of vanilla make them the perfect alternative to cake. Or, you know, have both!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted Butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ light brown sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box Instant Vanilla Pudding Powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 additional egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars together until smooth.
- Add pudding, eggs, additional egg yolk and vanilla. Beat for about one minute on medium speed.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a ½ cup at a time and mix until combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Mold into a giant ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least two hours. Remove from fridge a little while before baking so the dough can soften a bit and is easier to work with.
- Scoop 1½ tablespoon sized scoops onto a nonstick baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake at 350 F for 13-15 minutes.
- Cool on pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Hi! Is it possible to make this recipe into a cookie cake?
Hi Angela, I’ve never made it as a large cookie cake but do have a cookie cake recipe here: https://www.sugarandsoul.co/mms-cookie-cake/ You could omit the M&Ms and do rainbow sprinkles and buttercream frosting instead.
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These cookies look fantastic – so pretty. I’m sure my daughter will love something like this for her birthday on the 28th.
I love making life lists, it reminds me there are so many wonderful possibilities to experience. I hope you’re having success and enjoying each and every item on your list.
How soft does the butter have to be before you cream it with the sugars?
Hi Tiffany! It should sit at room temp for an hour or so and it should be soft enough that it whips instead of crumbles. You can slice it into table spoons and put it in a bowl to help it soften faster.
This is just what I need for my daughters birthday on Sunday! She will be so excited when she sees these in the morning! Thanks for the recipe. Pinned!
I love this post!!! 🙂 I’m actually about to hit the BIG 3 – 0 this year O.o But you know what–I’m actually just fine with it (even though I’m still one of those people to whom 30 just sounds OLD!!!) And also a word of happy–I’ve seen more of the world after I had kids than before, so although having wee ones complicates life in the best way possible, it absolutely doesn’t mean you have to stop living it–for you AND them! <3
I adore the bright colors and fun that you’ve infused in these cookies! Love your list of 25 <3 It's what kept me reading. Thanks for linking these up with Mouthwatering Mondays. These cookies are one of this week's featured recipes! Have a delicious week xx Rachel
Thanks so much for stopping by and featuring my cookies, Rachel! I’m slowly working on that list but am finally getting closer to crossing some stuff off!