Description
This festive Christmas Cookie Cake combines the beloved flavors of classic chocolate chip cookies with colorful holiday M&Ms and sprinkles, baked in a cake form perfect for holiday celebrations. Topped with a smooth, green vanilla frosting, it’s a delightful treat that brings cheer and sweetness to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cookie Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
- Christmas sprinkles
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookie cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Line a springform pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal of the cookie cake once baked.
- Cream Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, setting the base for the cookie dough.
- Add Sugars: Incorporate the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the creamed butter and cream them together for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and red and green M&Ms carefully to distribute evenly without overworking the dough.
- Bake: Pour the dough into the prepared springform pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top is beginning to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cookie cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Meanwhile, beat the 1/2 cup butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, continuing to beat until smooth. Add green gel food coloring until the desired festive shade is reached.
- Frost: Once the cookie cake is completely cooled, spread the green vanilla frosting evenly over the top and decorate with Christmas sprinkles to finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal; a standard cake pan can be used with extra greasing.
- Feel free to substitute M&Ms with your favorite holiday-themed candies.
- Storing the cake in an airtight container will keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
- For a firmer frosting, chill it slightly before spreading.
