We're Celebrating Saturday, March 23rd from 11-5 at our flagship, and you're invited! Join us for our celebration complete with birthday treats, party favors, and our brand new tassel bar!
Step 2: Pick out a Party Outfit
Mimi's Birthday Edit has all our favorite picks, including the Cypress Dress in White and all our favorite accessories!
Step 3: Gather Some Birthday Decorations
We relaunched our party shop just in time for our birthday! Did you know we're the only balloon shoppe in downtown Charleston? We picked out balloons, plates, cocktail napkins, and more! (p.s we cover all occasions, not just birthdays!)
Step 4: Pick out a Present or Party Favor
Need a birthday present, hostess gift, or want to send out a party favor for your guests ? We have you covered. We love gifting a bottle of bubbly with an ornament or a tea towel and glasses. Our Gift Shoppe has something for every occasion!
Step 5: Let's Bake a Cake!
We're loving this recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction if you want to make something super easy to serve a large group with minimal effort!
Ingredients
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup (80g) rainbow sprinkles
Vanilla Frosting
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temp
2 and 1/4 cups (270g) confectioners’ sugar
3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or half-and-half*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
salt, to taste
Make the bars: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-in pan with aluminum foil, making sure to leave enough overhang on the sides. Set aside.
In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed. Get it nice and smooth, then add the sugar on medium speed until fluffy and light in color. Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Scrape down the sides as needed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 different parts. The dough is quite thick. Once combined, gently fold in 1/2 cup sprinkles using a rubber spatula (or by mixing on low speed).
Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-26 minutes or until very lightly browned on top. You want the cookie bars to be extra soft, so careful not to overbake. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature before frosting. The center will slightly sink—that’s normal.
Make the frosting:If you don’t want a super thick layer of frosting as pictured, halve the frosting recipe. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, cream, and vanilla extract with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Add more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin or more cream if frosting is too thick. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. I usually add anywhere between 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Beat in food coloring, if using.
Remove cooled bars from the baking pan using the aluminum foil overhang on the sides. Frost the bars with a thick layer of frosting and decorate with extra sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares. Use a very sharp knife and wipe off with a paper towel between each cut to make neat, even cuts. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the refrigerator up to 5.
