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Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

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Make the best homemade cookie cake that is perfectly chewy, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips. This recipe is ideal for birthdays and celebrations and includes instructions for a simple buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For Frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch round pizza pan or a 10-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps achieve the chewy texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir 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 the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts using a spatula.
  7. Press the cookie dough evenly into your prepared pan. If using a springform pan, press the dough up the sides slightly to form a shallow edge.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should look golden brown, but the center should still look slightly soft. This ensures a gooey cookie cake.
  9. Remove the cookie cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting. This is important for a clean presentation.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more milk for a thinner frosting or more sugar for a thicker one.
  11. Spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the cooled cookie cake. Decorate with extra chocolate chips or sprinkles for your celebration.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use half brown sugar and half dark brown sugar in the dough.
  • If you want a thicker cookie cake, use a 9-inch round cake pan instead of a larger pan, and increase the baking time by about 5-10 minutes.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before pressing it into the pan for a less spread-out cookie cake.

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