Cookie Cake Recipe
This soft and chewy cookie cake is the perfect blend of cookie and cake. Loaded with chocolate chips and finished with frosting, it's ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Frosting optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C): Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Use a spatula to evenly distribute the chips into the thick dough.
- Bake the cookie cake: Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and decorate: Let the cake cool completely before frosting or adding toppings.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Frosting Ideas: Use vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese frosting. Pipe along the edges or write messages for birthdays.
- Add-ins: Swap chocolate chips for M&Ms, white chocolate, or chopped nuts.
- Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Top warm slices with vanilla ice cream
- Decorate with themed sprinkles for holidays
- Serve at parties in place of traditional cake
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 35g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 3g
Note: Nutritional values will vary based on ingredients and toppings used.