Valentine Cookie Cake

Name: Valentine Cookie Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter; ¾ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2-3 TBSP M+M candies; optional sprinkles for decorating; 11.5 x 10.5 giant heart shaped cookie cake pan; parchment paper; Electric Hand Mixer; 3 oz unsweetened or bittersweet baking chocolate; 5 TBSP unsalted butter; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3-4 TBSP heavy cream or milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; ⅛ tsp salt

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
450 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Valentine Cookie Cake

Reese Morris

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This homemade heart-shaped valentine cookie cake is the sweetest treat to share with your loved ones on Valentine's Day!

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ cup unsalted butter (1 + 1/2 sticks aka 12 TBSP)
¾ cup light brown sugar (150 grams)
¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (240 grams)
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2-3 TBSP M+M candies
optional sprinkles for decorating

TOOLS NEEDED:

11.5 x 10.5 giant heart shaped cookie cake pan
parchment paper
Electric Hand Mixer

CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

3 oz unsweetened or bittersweet baking chocolate (squares or chips will work here)
5 TBSP unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3-4 TBSP heavy cream or milk as needed
2 cups powdered sugar
⅛ tsp salt

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Instructions

First set out butter, milk, and one large egg. We want the butter to soften and the cold ingredients to reach room temp. before baking. Measure out all ingredients in advance for fuss-free baking.
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
First make the cookie cake. In a large bowl whip softened butter, then cream together with brown and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer until well-mixed and creamy in consistency.
Add in the egg and vanilla and continue to beat with the mixer to incorporate.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Add flour mixture to the larger bowl slowly while you continue to beat on low.
Once your dough is mixed, fold in chocolate chips, saving a spoonful or two for topping the cake at the end.
Trace your heart-shaped cookie cake pan onto parchment paper to make your liner. Place parchment paper in the pan then press in your dough.
Top dough with remaining chocolate chips. Save adding the M+M's for after the cake has baked to prevent cracking.
Bake on the center rack for 14-16 minutes. Mine was done in 15 minute but oven temperments tend to vary so be sure to check on it at around 13-14 minutes.
Once cookie is ready, use an oven mitt to remove pan from oven and set on top of a wire baking rack. Add M+M's immediatley while the cookie is still hot by pressing into the cake in any pattern you choose.
Allow cookie cake to completley cool before icing and slicing. Cake will be very soft in the center and set once it has cooled.

TO MAKE THE FROSTING

First, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate and the butter, stirring often and mixing well to emulsify. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
Next in a medium-large bowl with your electric hand mixer, whip together chocolate/butter mixture with vanilla extract and the teenist bit of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor. Blendin half the milk/cream then sprinkle in powdered sugar slowly in 3-4 batches, while mixing until fluffy and fully incorporated.
Add additonal milk/cream to thin the frosting as needed to reach desired consistency. To make it creamy enough to pipe, I needed an additonal 2 TBSP of cream for 4 TBPS total. Add to a piping bag with a large star tip (or your favoite piping tip) and decorarte cookie once cooled. Feel free to add festive sprinkles on top!

Notes

Nutrition Facts below are estimated for 12 servings using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on slice size chosen (plus any swaps/extras) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 532IU (11%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	450kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	62g	21%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Cholesterol	58mg	19%
Sodium	240mg	10%
Potassium	125mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	43g	86%
Vitamin A	532IU	11%
Calcium	63mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%