Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

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This Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips. It’s everything you love about classic cookies—but baked into one thick, sliceable cake. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want a fun twist on cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft and chewy center with slightly crisp edges
  • Easier than baking multiple cookies
  • Perfect for decorating
  • Crowd-friendly dessert
  • Customizable with toppings and mix-ins

Time & Yield

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 8–12 slices

Ingredients

Cookie Cake

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Frosting (Optional)

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • Grease a round cake pan or skillet (20–23 cm).

2. Make the Dough

  1. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.

3. Shape the Cookie Cake

  • Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.

4. Bake

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden on the edges and slightly soft in the center.
  • Do not overbake to keep it chewy.

5. Cool

  • Let cool completely in the pan before removing.

6. Make Frosting (Optional)

  1. Beat butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Beat until creamy and pipeable.

7. Decorate

  • Pipe frosting around the edges
  • Add extra chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired

How to Serve

  • Slice like a cake
  • Serve with ice cream for an extra treat
  • Perfect for sharing

Tips for Best Results

  • Slightly underbake for a soft center
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips
  • Chill dough briefly if too soft
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal

Variations

Double Chocolate

Add cocoa powder and use chocolate chips

Nutty Version

Add walnuts or pecans

Stuffed Cookie Cake

Add a layer of Nutella or caramel inside

Calories (Approx.)

  • Per slice: 300–400 calories

Final Thoughts

This Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is simple, fun, and always a hit. It combines the comfort of cookies with the presentation of a cake, making it perfect for any celebration or casual dessert.

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