Make Your Own Cookie Cake!
My teens love to celebrate almost everything with a Cookie Cake, so this make your own cookie cake recipe is a favorite. The taste and the price can't be beat. The decorations...well, I'm a bit challenged in that department! This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe will cost less than $4 to make compared to $20+ from the store. Make your own cookie cake for any celebration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 10
Ingredients
- Cookie Cake:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Frosting:
- 1 stick butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
- food coloring optional
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
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Cookie Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Grease a 10" springform pan.
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and sugar on high for 3 minutes.
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Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
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In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat on low until combined - the dough will be very thick!
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Press into the springform pan.
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Bake 18 minutes or until the edges a lightly brown.
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Cool completely before frosting.
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Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk on high until smooth.
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Add desired food coloring(s).
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If you have cake decorating bags and tips...go for it!
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If you don't have any cake decorating tools or abilities, use a zip top bag with a small hole cut in the corner. My swirls are easy peasy and pretty! Sprinkles are another festive and easy way to decorate!
Recipe adapted from TheGirlWhoAteEverything.com
