Cookie Cake Recipe

Cookie Cake Recipe

This cookie cake recipe is soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, making it the perfect dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion. Made with simple baking ingredients, it has the classic flavor of a chocolate chip cookie in cake form. Enjoy it plain or decorate it with a homemade buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles for an impressive homemade treat. Discover more flavorful recipes like Cookie Cake Recipe right here.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Cake

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

For the Frosting (Optional)

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 11-inch round cookie cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Chop ½ cup of the chocolate chips into small pieces and leave the remaining ½ cup whole.
  • Melt the butter and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Mix in the baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the flour and stir just until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in the chopped and whole chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. Do not overbake.
  • Allow the cookie cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
  • If using frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and enough milk to create a smooth, pipeable consistency.
  • Decorate the cooled cookie cake with the frosting as desired before slicing and serving.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cookie cake (12 slices)