This giant cookie cake delivers the nostalgia of classic cookies in one decadent, sliceable treat. Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, it bakes into a soft, golden slice with a chewy center and crisp, crackly top. It's fuss-free and perfect for sharing at parties, birthdays, or sweet cravings.
Do you ever feel distraught about what to bake? Sometimes I want a slice of Better than Sex Cake but then other times I'd prefer an almond chocolate chunk cookie. The struggle is real. Ya feel me?
So when you find yourself in that dilemma do what I do and make a cookie cake! Its the perfect happy medium. And eating a slice of a cookie with a fork, so fancy.
My niece and nephew went nuts for this cookie cake. Basically a dream for them. Okay, it was for me too.
Chocolate Chips on Every Slice
Luckily this cake is as easy as baking a batch of cookies. The same baking culprits are here, plus a little frosting or whipped cream for decoration. I highly suggest using good quality chocolate for the best results, after testing with chocolate chips or Callebaut Chocolate Callets it was clear the callets give a much better chocolate flavor!
The cookie is beautiful on its own but to make it feel extra special, something every cake should be, pipe some frosting around the edge and be generous with the sprinkles.
Some of the toppings I suggest are:
- Fresh Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream or Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
- Sprinkles, I love sprinkles so much, you gotta check our my Funfetti sprinkles cookies next.
For the baking vessel I suggest a springform pan or a cake pan with removable bottom. Using a springform pan or cake pan with removable bottom makes it much easier to remove the cookie cake in one piece. And we need it in one piece!
Bake It, Slice It, Share It
Whisk together the dry ingredients.
Since this cookie cake recipe needs ample time to cool down it is perfect to bake the night before you want to serve it.
Another fabulous birthday cake that is not "cake" is my Bakewell tart recipe.
Check out this post on my Cookie Baking Tips
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Perfect Cookie Cake with Crispy Edges
This giant cookie cake delivers the nostalgia of classic cookies in one decadent, sliceable treat. Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, it bakes into a soft, golden slice with a chewy center and crisp, crackly top. It's fuss-free and perfect for sharing at parties, birthdays, or sweet cravings.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 Slices 1x
Ingredients
- 8oz (1 Cup) Unalted Butter, at room temperature
- 100 grams (½ Cup) Granulated/ Caster Sugar
- 200 grams (1 Cup) Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg + 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 375 grams (3 Cups) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¾ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch/ Cornflour
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Optional Decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C and lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch springform pan or a cake pan with removable bottom.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer combine butter and sugars. Mix on medium for around 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, making sure to mix until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients then stir in the chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour cookie dough into prepared pan and gently press into an even layer.
- Bake the cookie cake for 20-30 minutes depending on what size pan you use. For a thick cookie cake as pictured I used an 8-inch cake pan and baked the cake for 30-35 minutes, insert a toothpick into the center to check for any wet batter. For a thinner cake bake in a 9-inch cake pan or pie plate, and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown and fully set. Make sure to rotate the cookie cake halfway-thru, if the cookie is browning too much then cover with foil for the remaining bake time
- Let the cookie cake cool in the cake pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Using a springform pan or cake pan with removable bottom makes it much easier to remove the cookie cake in one piece.
- Once removed from the pan let the cookie cool for at least two hours.
- Decorate cake with whipped cream, buttercream, sprinkles and/ or ice cream. Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Christy says
I chose this recipe because it looked soft and fluffy, which is what I like in a cookie. It’s easy to make and very delicious. Just a note, I went by the weight measurements and I had no issues. Great recipe !
Elizabeth Waterson says
Hi Christy, thank you so much for coming back to review the recipe, I appreciate it more than you know!! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe so much! Take care. XX Liz
Rachel says
I made this for my best friend's birthday! Wayyyyyyy better than Ms Fields!
Elizabeth Waterson says
Oh, what a nice friend you are Rachel! Bet your friend was happy!! Thank you for the review! Take care. XX Liz
Jeannie Waldo says
Super Easy! Super Delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Dee W. says
Hi, how do you prevent the middle from sinking as it cools?
Elizabeth Waterson says
Hi Dee, mine has always sunk a little bit but i get the softer center which I like. You could try turning the oven off a little before its done then letting it cool in the oven while it finishes baking so the temperature shock is a little less. Hope that helps! XX Liz
Menchi says
Can you please help me if I want this to bake in a 10 inch pan? How much should I add for each ingredient?
Elizabeth Waterson says
Hi Menchie, I would multiply each ingredient by 1.25X! Please report back how you like the recipe! XX Liz
Menchie says
Turned out the recipe can still be thick enough for a 10 inch pan. This will now be my go to cookie cake recipe. My co-workers loved it, Happy me! Thank you!
Jenny says
This cookie 'cake' turns out amazing and gets me rave reviews. So rave reviews back at you!!!