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Easter Cookie Cake

Easter Cookie Cake

Easter Cookie Cake is a vibrant and fun dessert that combines the best of cookies and festive holiday treats. This giant cookie is baked in a pie plate and adorned with colorful Easter candies, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any celebration. With its delightful sweetness and easy preparation, this cookie cake is perfect for sharing during family gatherings or special occasions. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a delicious dessert that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter (1 stick or 4 ounces)
  • 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 chocolate candies (like Easter M&M's and mini Cadbury eggs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Mix in brown sugar and white sugar until combined, then stir in vanilla and egg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and half of the Easter candies; reserve the rest for garnish.
  5. Transfer dough to the pie plate, smoothing out the top. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. After baking, press remaining candies onto warm cookie cake and let cool before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the dough to keep it soft. Chill the dough for enhanced flavor if time allows. For variation, swap in your favorite candies or add nuts.