Description
Easter Cookie Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that brings joy to any gathering. This giant cookie combines a soft, chewy base with colorful candies, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for Easter celebrations or any sweet occasion. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this eye-catching dessert that will impress both kids and adults alike. Ideal for sharing, this cookie cake is easily customizable—swap out candies to match your preferences or holiday themes. Serve it warm with ice cream or as is; either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that satisfies your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup colorful chocolate candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mix in brown and white sugars until combined.
- Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of your chosen candies. Reserve some for garnishing.
- Spread the dough into the prepared pie plate and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Press remaining candies on top while hot.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Don't overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps. Feel free to experiment with different candies for various flavors.