Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Gooey, crisp-edged, and packed with melty chocolate chips—this oversized cookie is a celebration-worthy treat in every slice.

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is everything you love about a classic chocolate chip cookie—only bigger, thicker, and perfect for slicing and sharing. It bakes up with a golden crust, gooey center, and pools of melted chocolate in every bite. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this giant cookie is simple to make and endlessly customizable. Top it with frosting or enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate dessert upgrade.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy: No chilling or scooping required—just mix, press, and bake.
• Family Favorite: Combines the best parts of a cookie and cake in one crowd-pleasing dessert.
• Customizable: Add sprinkles, chocolate chunks, or frost for special occasions.
• Perfect Texture: Crispy edges, soft chewy center, and studded with chocolate chips.
• Great for Celebrations: Easily doubles as a birthday cake with fun toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Optional: Frosting, sprinkles, or extra chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
6. Shape & Bake: Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Top with reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and center is just set.
7. Cool & Decorate: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Decorate with frosting or toppings if desired.
8. Serve: Slice into wedges and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips / Storage / FAQs

Tips:

• For a softer, gooier center, underbake slightly by 1–2 minutes.
• Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor.
• Use a mix of chocolate chip types (milk, white, dark) for added depth.

Storage:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

FAQs:

• Can I use a different size pan? Yes, an 8-inch pan will make a thicker cookie cake; adjust baking time slightly.
• How do I know when it’s done? The edges should be golden and the center just set—it’ll continue to cook slightly as it cools.
• Can I double the recipe? Yes—double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch pan, adjusting bake time to 25–30 minutes.
• Do I need to chill the dough? Nope! This cookie cake is no-chill, making it super fast and easy.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re baking for a birthday party or craving a classic dessert with a twist, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is a go-to. It’s easy to make, always delicious, and endlessly customizable. Keep it classic or go all out with frosting and sprinkles—the choice is yours, and either way, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Make the ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake—crispy on the edges, gooey in the center, and packed with chocolate chips. A crowd-pleasing dessert that's fast, fun, and easy to customize.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Optional: Frosting sprinkles, or extra chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Pan:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line it with parchment paper.

Cream Butter & Sugars:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.

Add Egg & Vanilla:

• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Fold in Chocolate Chips:

• Stir in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.

Shape & Bake:

• Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Top with reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and center is just set.

Cool & Decorate:

• Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Decorate with frosting or toppings if desired.

Serve:

• Slice into wedges and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a softer, gooier center, underbake slightly by 1–2 minutes.

Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Use a mix of chocolate chip types (milk, white, dark) for added depth.