Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe + Video

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe + Video

This old school cookie cake is easy to make at home with a large pizza pan and your favorite sweet goodies! It starts with a simple made from scratch cookie base loaded with chocolate chips... Then decorate however you want for any special occasion!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
  • optional toppings chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, sprinkles, mini M&Ms
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Move an oven rack directly in the center of the oven. Set out a 12-inch rimmed pizza pan.
  2. Measure ½ cup of chocolate chips out onto a cutting board. Chop the chocolate chips in small pieces so they mix evenly into the cookie batter. Leave the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips whole for the top.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well to remove any clumps.
  4. Stir in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix the cookie dough until very smooth. Then stir in the chopped chocolate chips.
  5. Dump the cookie dough onto the pizza pan. Use your hands to press the dough evenly into a smooth round cookie that fills the entire surface of the pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the cookie dough and press the chocolate chips into the top of the cookie. Then use a rubber spatula to press around the circular edge of the cookie to make sure it is a smooth and as even as possible.
  6. Bake the cookie cake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden but the center still looks slightly underbaked. Do not overbake the cookie! Cool completely before proceeding.
  7. If you'd like to move the cookie cake to a large serving platter, cutting board, or box for transportation, use a large metal spatula to carefully slip the cookie off the pizza pan onto the platter.
  8. Place the frosting of choice in a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe ½ to 1-inch stars around the edge of the cookie cake for decoration. Then sprinkle candy sprinkles or jimmies over the frosting. Allow the frosting to set before wrapping with plastic wrap.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade frosting to decorate the edge. Here are two easy recipes to make chocolate and vanilla frosting from scratch:
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  • To Store: Let the frosting set and harden before wrapping the cake in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To Freeze: For the best taste and texture I suggest freezing the extra large cookie before adding frosting.
  • Cool the cake completely before wrapping tightly in 1-2 layers of plastic wrap. Then wrap in another 1-2 layers of aluminum foil. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before frosting.
  • Chocolate Frosting – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 6 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons milk, pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  • Vanilla Frosting – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons softened butter, 5 teaspoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pc Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 262IU (5%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pc
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Potassium 122mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 262IU 5%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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