Description
Indulge in the festive joy of spring with this delightful Easter Cookie Cake. This giant cookie, baked in a pie plate and topped with colorful candies, combines the comforting chewiness of cookies with the rich flavors of cake. Perfect for Easter celebrations or any special occasion, this dessert is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious treat that will impress your family and friends. Customize it with your favorite candies for an extra touch of fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 assorted chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then stir in both sugars until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and half of the candies; set aside remaining candies for topping.
- Spread the dough into the prepared pie plate and smooth out the top with an offset spatula.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Once out of the oven, press reserved candies onto the surface and cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg