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Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe (Easy Homemade from Scratch)

A close-up slice of a perfectly baked, chewy chocolate chip cookie cake on a white plate.
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Make this foolproof, bakery style chocolate chip cookie cake from scratch. It is the ultimate dessert centerpiece for birthdays and parties, delivering a perfectly chewy texture every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting (optional, for decorating)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch round pizza pan or a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Press the cookie dough evenly into your prepared pan. For a thick cake, use a round pan. For a sheet pan cookie cake to feed a crowd, spread it into a rimmed half sheet pan.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookie cake cool completely on the pan on a wire rack before frosting or cutting.
  10. If desired, spread buttercream frosting over the cooled cake and add sprinkles for a festive look.
  11. Cut into wedges and serve this giant cookie dessert.

Notes

  • For an extra chewy cookie cake, slightly underbake it by about 2 minutes. The residual heat will finish the cooking process.
  • If you want a bakery style cookie cake, use a good quality vanilla extract.
  • You can easily customize this recipe by adding chopped nuts or using different types of chocolate chips.

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