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Friends and Family Birthday Cake Cookies

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It's amazing how a few ingredients can turn a regular sugar cookie into a new favorite dessert. Our family celebrates birthdays all summer long but these cookies are great throughout the entire year! Of course Ms. Paula Deen added her creative touch to this one which explains why it's so good. These didn't last long in the cookie jar. Enjoy! Friends & Family Birthday Cake Cookies** 1 cup butter (softened) 2 cups sugar (divided) 2 large eggs 1 1 / 2  teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 cup rainbow sprinkles 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and   1 1 / 3  cups sugar with a mixer at medium-high speed, until fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. Beat in extracts. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk