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🐣 Easter Cookie Cake: A Sweet Celebration 🍪
Introduction
Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and of course, sweets! While traditional Easter treats often include chocolate bunnies and pastel eggs, nothing says “celebration” quite like a giant, soft, and chewy cookie cake. This Easter Cookie Cake is loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and festive pastel candies, making it perfect for family gatherings, holiday brunches, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of springtime tea. Its soft texture, gooey chocolate, and colorful candy toppings create a dessert that’s both fun and indulgent—something that will bring smiles to kids and adults alike.
The cookie cake is easy to make, yet it feels special, making it a modern twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cake:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup Easter-themed candies (such as pastel M&M’s or mini Cadbury eggs), divided
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Your Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2️⃣ Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookie soft and tender.
3️⃣ Add the Chocolate & Candies
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and half of your Easter-themed candies. Save the remaining candies for topping.
4️⃣ Form & Bake the Cookie Cake
- Transfer the dough to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Press the reserved candies lightly into the top of the dough.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center still looks slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
5️⃣ Serve
- Once cooled slightly, slice into wedges like a traditional cake.
- Optional: drizzle melted white chocolate or sprinkle a pinch of colored sugar on top for extra Easter flair.
Methods & Tips
- Soft & Chewy Texture: Don’t overbake; the center should be just set. The residual heat will finish cooking it as it cools.
- Flavor Boost: Toast the chocolate chips slightly in the oven before mixing for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Candy Placement: Press candies gently into the surface; avoid pushing too hard or they may sink into the batter.
History & Formation
The cookie cake is a relatively modern dessert, popularized in the 1980s as an oversized take on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. It became a hit for celebrations because it combined the familiarity of cookies with the festive appearance of a cake. Over time, bakers have adapted it for holidays, including Halloween, Christmas, and Easter, adding themed candies, sprinkles, and decorations. Easter, with its pastel colors and chocolate traditions, provides the perfect canvas for this playful dessert.
Conclusion
Your Easter Cookie Cake is more than just a dessert—it’s a centerpiece. The combination of gooey chocolate chips, soft cookie texture, and colorful candies creates a dessert that’s both fun to make and delightful to eat. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or gifting to neighbors, this cookie cake is sure to become a holiday favorite.
Lovers of This Recipe
- Family & Kids: Kids love decorating the top with pastel candies and chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Enthusiasts: The semi-sweet chocolate chips make this cake a chocolate lover’s dream.
- Holiday Bakers: Anyone who enjoys turning traditional cookies into festive, shareable treats.
Fun Serving Ideas (Methods with Lovers)
- Ice Cream Sandwich: Slice the cookie cake into wedges and sandwich a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream between two pieces. Kids will adore this!
- Coffee or Tea Pairing: Serve warm slices with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa for brunch or dessert.
- Decorating Party: Make multiple small cookie cakes and let family or friends decorate with pastel icing, candies, or edible glitter for a fun Easter activity.
If you want, I can also create a “Mega Easter Cookie Cake” version with extra gooey chocolate, frosting drizzle, and a rainbow of candies that’s big enough to feed 12–15 people—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Do you want me to make that version too?